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1 Thaler – Bavaria

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1625 Electorate of Bavaria circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1625

Country: Germany

Issuer: Bavaria

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: Maximilian I

Currency:

Thaler

(1623—1752)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 29.2 g

Silver weight: 25.96 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 88.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #196

Numista: #205862

Value

Bullion value: $73.79

Obverse

Description:

Central oval shield with Wittelsbach and Palatinate arms, crowned and quartered, featuring the Imperial Orb at heart. Supported by two lions, with the Golden Fleece collar below. Latin legends surround it, with vintage below.

Inscription:

MAXIMIL COM. PAL. RH. VT. BAV. DVX. S. R. I. ARCHIDAP. ET. ELECT.

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Virgin and Child, patron saint of Bavaria. Seated on a crescent moon and clouds, she holds a scepter and the child, facing him, upon a radiant sun. Latin inscriptions border the image.

Inscription:

CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS

Script: Latin