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¼ Thaler - Charles Albert
1740 year| Silver | 7.29 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (⅜) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.29 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN·PART·RHENI·SUEV·ETIUR·FRANCON·1740
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features an image of Charles Albert, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1726 to 1745. He was also the King of Germany from 1742 to 1745, and this coin was minted during his reign. The coin's design includes a portrait of Charles Albert on one side and an image of the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, and it provides a glimpse into the political and cultural context of 18th-century Europe.
