½ Thaler - Maximilian III Joseph 1753-1777 front ½ Thaler - Maximilian III Joseph 1753-1777 back
½ Thaler - Maximilian III Joseph 1753-1777 photo
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½ Thaler - Maximilian III Joseph

 
Silver (.833) 14 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1753-1777
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#60343
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Seated Madonna with Child, upturned crescent and clouds below, rays around, date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRONA
BAVARIAE.
1774.

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, issued during the reign of Maximilian III Joseph (1753-1777), features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the initials "M" and "J" on either side, representing the names of the ruler and the state.