½ Maximilian d'Or - Maximilian II Emanuel 1715-1725 front ½ Maximilian d'Or - Maximilian II Emanuel 1715-1725 back
½ Maximilian d'Or - Maximilian II Emanuel 1715-1725 photo
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½ Maximilian d'Or - Maximilian II Emanuel

 
Gold (.900) 3.32 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1725
Value
½ Maximilian d'Or (3.333)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
3.32 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30097
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Virgin and Child with Bavarian coat of arms below, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: INTESPERANTIB CLYPEVS OMNIE

Comment

Previously KM#153

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Maximilian d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1715 to 1725. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of gold (.900) and weighed 3.32 grams, which was a relatively high value for a circulating coin at that time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its gold content and historical significance make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1721  - - - - - -

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