1/2 Thaler - Maximilian IV Joseph Schulpreistaler Gold Pattern
| Issuer | Bavaria, Electorate of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1803-1805 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1/2 Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.32 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Schlum#A 2.1 |
| Obverse description | Uniformed bust right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin (Fraktur blackletter) |
| Obverse lettering | Maximilian Joseph Churfürst zu Pfalzbaiern |
| Reverse description | Script within wreath |
| Reverse script | Latin (Fraktur blackletter) |
| Reverse lettering | Lohn des Fleißes |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1803-1805) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2288027420 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 1/2 Thaler Schulpreistaler Gold Pattern, issued by the Electorate of Bavaria between 1803 and 1805, reflects a pivotal period under Maximilian IV Joseph. This era saw Bavaria navigating the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, ultimately leading to its elevation to a kingdom in 1806. As E