½ Thaler - Charles Theodor 1794 front ½ Thaler - Charles Theodor 1794 back
½ Thaler - Charles Theodor 1794 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Thaler - Charles Theodor

1794 year
Silver - 34.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1794
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
34.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#328536
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned oval shield of 3-fold arms of Pfalz, Bavaria and imperial orb between 2 palm branches, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZWANZIG EINE FEINE MARK.
1794.

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted in 1794 during the reign of Charles Theodor, was made of silver and features an interesting design element - the obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Charles Theodor, while the reverse side features an image of a crowned shield with the Bavarian coat of arms. This design was meant to symbolize the unity of the Bavarian people under their ruler, Charles Theodor.