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¼ Thaler - Maximilian I
1623 year| Silver | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Maximilian I (1597-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1505-1622) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing Madonna with Child, clouds below, rays around, in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS.
Interesting fact
The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Maximilian I, the ruler of Bavaria at the time, wearing a crown and a long beard. The reverse side shows the coat of arms of Bavaria, which includes a shield with the symbol of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of Bavaria. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation.
