Electorate of Bavaria 2 Thalers - Maximilian I, 1638

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Electorate of Bavaria Electorate of Bavaria
Currency Thaler (1623 – 1752)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Thalers - Maximilian I
Year 1638
Ruler Maximilian I (1623–1651)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 59.02
Diameter (mm) 45
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Thalers - Maximilian I from Electorate of Bavaria. Issued in 1638. Struck in Silver. Measures 45 mm and weighs 59.02 g.

Obverse
Crowned oval shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, supported by 2 lions, Order of Golden Fleece suspended below, Roman numeral date in 2 lines in cartouche at bottom
Reverse
Facing seated Madonna holding Child at left, clouds below, rays around arcing over head

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1638  MDCXXXVIII

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