© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Carolin - Charles Albert Foundation of the Order of St. George
1729 year| Gold (.770) | 19.37 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1729 |
| Value | 2 Carolin (20) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.770) |
| Weight | 19.37 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned round shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield, Orders of Golden Fleece and of St. George below, supported by 2 lions, view of Munich at bottom, R.N. date at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: MDCCXXVIIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the foundation of the Order of St. George by Charles Albert, the Elector of Bavaria, in 1729. The Order of St. George was a chivalric order established to promote military valor and Catholicism, and it was considered one of the most prestigious orders in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Charles Albert on one side and the Order's emblem on the other, symbolizing the close connection between the ruler and the Order.
