½ Kreuzer - Maximilian II Emanuel
1725 year| Silver | - | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The ½ Kreuzer coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted in 1725 during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel alloy. This was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold and silver. The use of a copper-nickel alloy made the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear, and it paved the way for the use of base metals in coinage in the future.
