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½ Thaler - Charles Theodor
| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1798 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms in the middle of a plant crown, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S·R·IARCHID·& EL·DVXI·CL·&M·&·
1789·
Comment
Previously KM#257Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was a member of the House of Wittelsbach and ruled over Bavaria from 1778 to 1798. During his reign, Charles Theodor implemented a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The ½ Thaler coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
