½ Thaler - Charles Theodor 1790 front ½ Thaler - Charles Theodor 1790 back
½ Thaler - Charles Theodor 1790 photo
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½ Thaler - Charles Theodor

1790 year
Silver (.833) 14.03 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1790
Value
½ Conventionsthaler
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
14.03 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36558
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Double-headed eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVL CL & MONT D L L P M M M A Z C V S M & R D I R 1790

Translation: Juliaci Cliviae et Montium Dux Landgravius Leuchtenbergae Princeps Meursiae Marchio Montis Ad Zonam Comes Veldentiae Sponhemi Marcae et Ravensbergae Dominus In Ravenstein 1790

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features an image of Charles Theodor, the ruler of Bavaria at the time, on one side, and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1790, during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, and it serves as a tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.