© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Maximilian I
1624 year| Silver | 29.04 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian I (1623-1651) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.04 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤FERDINAND: II : D:G: ROMANORVM: IMPERAT:
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler - Maximilian I 1624 coin was minted during a time of great change in the Holy Roman Empire. Maximilian I, who ruled Bavaria from 1597 to 1651, was a powerful leader who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. His reign saw the introduction of the first national coinage system in Germany, which replaced the various local currencies that had been in use until then. The 1 Thaler coin was one of the denominations introduced by Maximilian I, and it remained in circulation for over a century. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many well-preserved examples still in existence.
