2 Thalers – Bavaria
Germany
Context
Year: 1638
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Bavaria
Period:
Ruler: Maximilian I
Currency:
(1623—1752)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard257
Numista: #324377
Value
Bullion value: $167.78
Obverse
Description:
Shield with Bavarian and Palatine arms, central imperial orb, lion supporters, Golden Fleece pendant, and dated cartouche.
Inscription:
MAXIMIL. COM. PAL. RH. VT. BAV. DVX. S. R. I. AR CHIDAP. ET. ELECT.
MDC.
XXXVIII
MDC.
XXXVIII
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
Seated Madonna and Child, rays arcing overhead, clouds below.
Inscription:
CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS.
Script: Latin
Edge
✨ Legendary