© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
⅓ Thaler - Maximilian I
1640 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian I (1623-1651) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna seated with Child on upturned crescent, holding scepter in left hand, clouds below, rays around, all in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS.
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted in 1640 during the reign of Maximilian I, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a mythical creature - the Griffin. The Griffin was a symbol of protection and strength, and its inclusion on the coin was meant to convey the power and authority of the Bavarian state. This makes the ⅓ Thaler coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
