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1 Thaler - Maximilian I

1 Thaler - Maximilian I - obverse1 Thaler - Maximilian I - reverse

Obverse © Heritage Auctions – Reverse © Auktionen Frühwald

Features

Issuer Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector Maximilian I (1623-1651)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1627-1638
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition Silver
Weight 29.15 g
Diameter 43 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
36560
References Dav ST# 6075, 6076, etc.
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
, KM# 227
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Hahn# 111.1
Wolfgang Reinhard Otto Hahn; 1971. Typenkatalog der Münzen der bayerischen Herzöge und Kurfürsten 1506-1805 = Type Catalogue of the Coins of the Bavarian Dukes and Electors 1506-1805. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.
, Wittelsbach# 898
Johann Peter Beierlein. Die Medaillen und Münzen des Gesamthauses Wittelsbach. Straub, Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).

Obverse

Crownd arms with supporters above date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMIL · COM · PAL · RH · VT · BAV · DVX · S · R · I · ARCHIDAP · ET · ELECT

Unabridged legend: Maximilianus Comes Palatinus Rheni Utriusque Bavariae Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archidapifer et Elector

Translation: Maximilian, Count of the Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of both Bavarias, High steward and elector of the Holy Roman Emperor

Reverse

Seating figure holding child on clouds.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS

Translation: A shield for all who hope in you

Mint

Munich, Germany (1158-date)

Comments

A further example with a design variation from 1631, Witt. #900:

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References
1627  KM# 227.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6075
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
1628  Photo $ 680 KM# 227.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6075
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
1628  KM# 227.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6075
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
8 over 7
1629  Photo KM# 227.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6075
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
1631  1 352 KM# 227.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6075
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
1632  KM# 227.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6076
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
1637  KM# 227.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6075
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
1638  Photo KM# 227.3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Dav ST# 6078
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232310
Lot 62271
Internet Archive
2 Mar 2023 1628 – KM# 227.1, Dav ST# 6075 AU
(NGC AU50)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232038
Lot 63361
Internet Archive
16 Sep 2020 1628 – KM# 227.1, Dav ST# 6075 AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian I
Schulman
Auction 381
Lot 1164
Internet Archive
23 Oct 2024 1629 – KM# 227.1, Dav ST# 6075 XF
(Well-struck and darkly toned. NGC AU55)
USD 439.34
(EUR 380.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian I
Heritage Auctions
2024 November 10 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61414
Lot 25021
Internet Archive
10 Nov 2024 1638 – KM# 227.3, Dav ST# 6078 AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Maximilian I
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 125
Lot 178
Internet Archive
29 May 2024 1638 – KM# 227.3, Dav ST# 6078 AU Unsold
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