


© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
⅑ Thaler - Maximilian I
Silver | 3.75 g |
Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
---|---|
Prince elector | Maximilian I (1623-1651) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1623-1640 |
Value | ⅑ Thaler (0.166) |
Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.75 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#323501 |
---|---|
Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna standing with Child and holding scepter in circle, date divided above Madonna’s shoulders
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS.
16 40
Interesting fact
The ⅑ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted during the reign of Maximilian I (1623-1640), was a significant improvement over previous thaler coins. It had a higher silver content, weighing 3.75 grams, and featured a more detailed and intricate design, showcasing the coat of arms of Bavaria on one side and the image of the Holy Roman Emperor on the other. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States and was considered a symbol of the region's economic and political power.