1 Conventionsthaler - Maximilian II Emanuel 1694-1695 front 1 Conventionsthaler - Maximilian II Emanuel 1694-1695 back
1 Conventionsthaler - Maximilian II Emanuel 1694-1695 photo
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1 Conventionsthaler - Maximilian II Emanuel

 
Silver - 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1694-1695
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#41951
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Seated Madonna, heard turned slightly to left, with Child, small crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, Order of Golden Fleece around, at lower right, date at end of legend, which is in small let

Script: Latin

Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS.

Comment

H-199. Prev. KM#127.1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler - Maximilian II Emanuel 1694-1695 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1679 until his death in 1726. During his reign, Bavaria experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was a reflection of that prosperity. The coin's design features an image of Maximilian II Emanuel on one side and the coat of arms of Bavaria on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the region. Despite being minted over 300 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of history for collectors and historians alike.