1 Thaler - Maximilian I ND (1623) front 1 Thaler - Maximilian I ND (1623) back
1 Thaler - Maximilian I ND (1623) photo
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1 Thaler - Maximilian I ND

1623 year
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian I (1623-1651)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#323696
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle in circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERDINANDVS • II • ROMANORVM • IMPERATOR *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Maximilian I ND (1623) coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "M" on the reverse side, which stands for "Maximilian." This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was issued during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1597 to 1651. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and provenance of the coin, and highlights the attention to detail that was put into its design and production.