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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
½ Max d'Or - Clemens August of Bavaria
1720 year| Gold (.986) | 3.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Clemens August of Bavaria (Clemens August von Bayern) (1719-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | ½ Gold Max (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing seated Madonna with Child, holding scepter, below in front, crowned oval shield of 7-fold arms, with central shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUB TUUM PRAESIDIUM 1720
A P
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Max d'Or - Clemens August of Bavaria 1720 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the War of the Polish Succession (1733-1738). Despite the conflict, the coin's high gold content and detailed design have made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
