© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Maximillian III Joseph Schulpreis
1772 year| Silver | 13.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated allegory
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MERENTIBUS
SCHOLIS GERMAN
RESTAURATIS
1772
Interesting fact
The 1772 ½ Thaler - Maximillian III Joseph (Schulpreis) coin from the Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is notable for its unique design. The obverse side features a portrait of Maximilian III Joseph, the ruler of Bavaria at the time, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The reverse side features a depiction of a shield with the coat of arms of Bavaria, topped with a crown and flanked by two griffins. The coin's design was created by the artist Johann Christian von Mannlich, who was a prominent medallist and engraver of the time.
