1 Thaler - Maximilian III Joseph 2nd portrait
| Silver | 28 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1759 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Seated Madonna with Child, upturned crescent moon and clouds below, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRONA BAVARIAE·
1755
Comment
Previously listed as KM#223
Several Obverse varieties exist, some examples below:
Variant#1:Hair tied in a queue. Wide sash around the shoulder, covering most of the cuirass (in main photograph).
Variant#2: Untied hair. Four rivets around the neck of the cuirass visible.
© Image courtesy of Jesús Vico S.A.
Variant#3: Untied hair. Wide sash around the shoulder, two or three rivets visible. Hair visible behind the left shoulder.
© Image courtesy of CGB
Two Reverse varieties exist:
KM# 500.1; Dav. #1952A: Madonna in plain field
KM# 500.2; Dav. #1952: Madonna with rays behind (in main photograph)
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, featuring Maximilian III Joseph, was minted during a time of great change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian III Joseph, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1745 until his death in 1777. During his reign, Bavaria underwent significant modernization and became a major power in Europe. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 28 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in circulation among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Maximilian III Joseph (2nd portrait) 1753-1759 coin.
