10 Pfennigs - Maximillian III Joseph 1754 front 10 Pfennigs - Maximillian III Joseph 1754 back
10 Pfennigs - Maximillian III Joseph 1754 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Maximillian III Joseph

1754 year
Silver - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1754
Value
10 Pfennigs (5⁄288)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#326938
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date, arabesque above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAND
MUNZ
1754

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted in 1754 during the reign of Maximilian III Joseph, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was also part of a larger series of coins minted during Maximilian's reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the German States. This coin's design features the coat of arms of Bavaria on one side and the value and year of minting on the other. It is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.