© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Kreuzer - Maximilian III Joseph
| Silver | - | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1768 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#327093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned round shield of Wittelsbach arms, small central shield with imperial orb, in baroque frame, value ‘1’ below divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
17 66
Interesting fact
The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted during the reign of Maximilian III Joseph (1763-1768), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel alloy in its production. This was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as it helped to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's durability and resistance to wear and tear. This innovation paved the way for the widespread use of copper-nickel alloys in coinage in the centuries that followed.
