24 Kreuzer - Maximilian III Joseph 1747 front 24 Kreuzer - Maximilian III Joseph 1747 back
24 Kreuzer - Maximilian III Joseph 1747 photo
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24 Kreuzer - Maximilian III Joseph

1747 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1747
Value
24 Kreuzers (⅖)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#326908
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned round shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, 2 chains of orders around, value 24-K. divided to lower left and right, date divided below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAND MUNZ
24 K
17 47

Interesting fact

The 24 Kreuzer coin from the Electorate of Bavaria, minted in 1747 during the reign of Maximilian III Joseph, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a new technology called "milled" or "reeded" edges. This technology involved grooving the edges of the coin with a special tool to create a textured, ribbed effect. This innovation made it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it was harder to replicate the milled edges. This coin's unique design feature has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.