1 Thaler - Charles Albert (Vikariat) 1740 front 1 Thaler - Charles Albert (Vikariat) 1740 back
1 Thaler - Charles Albert (Vikariat) 1740 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles Albert Vikariat

1740 year
Silver 29.16 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.16 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#275554
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Imperial eagle, crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, on breast, 2 chains of orders suspended below, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: EIUSQUE IN P: RH: SUEV: ET FR(A): IUR: CONPROV: ET VICARIUS L: L: 1740

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Charles Albert (Vikariat) 1740 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features an image of the Virgin Mary on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the Renaissance period.