1 Thaler - Clemens August of Bayern 1723 front 1 Thaler - Clemens August of Bayern 1723 back
1 Thaler - Clemens August of Bayern 1723 photo
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1 Thaler - Clemens August of Bayern

1723 year
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
Clemens August of Bavaria (Clemens August von Bayern) (1719-1761)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1723
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#181252
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and mantled oval shield of 8-fold arms, with central shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, divides date, chain of order suspended below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COM • PAL • RH • L • LEVCHT • B • STR • (-) S • (-) R • I • P • COM • PYRM • D • IN • BORCK • & W •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin featuring Clemens August of Bayern is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in 1723, just a few years after the end of the Great Northern War, which had a profound impact on the region's economy and political landscape. The coin's silver content and its depiction of Clemens August, who was a powerful bishop and prince-elector, reflect the region's growing prosperity and political influence during this time.