Maximilian III Joseph - Madonnentaler 1770 - Electorate of Bavaria

Country: Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince Elector: Maximilian III Joseph (1727-1745-1777)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1770 (1760-1777)
Value: 1 Thaler
Currency: Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition: Silver (.833)
Weight: 27.8 g.
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: VF/XF 
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 519.1, Dav GT II# 1953, Dav GT II# 1954, Schön DM# 99

Obverse:
Bust of Maximilian III Joseph facing right, his titles around. 

Lettering:
D·G·MAX·IOS·U·B· -  D·S·R·I·A.&EL·L·L·

Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia, Maximilianus Iosephus, Utriusque Bavariae Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archapidifer et Elector, Landgravius Lichtenbergensis.

Translation: 
By the Grace of God, Maximilian Joseph, Duke of both Bavaria, Archidapifer (Arch-Steward) and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, Landgrave of Leuchtenburg.

Reverse:
Crowned Madonna with child holding imperial orb and sceptre in front of a radiant sun. Latin legend around, date below.

Lettering:
PATRONA BAVARIAE·
1770·

Translation: Protector of Bavaria.

Edge:
Smooth with raised inscriptions.

Lettering: +*+ IN +*+ DEO +*+ CONSILIUM +*+

Translation: In God's Plan.

Mints:
Munich, Germany (1158-date).
A → Amberg, Germany.

Comments:
Previously listed as KM#234.
Mintmark A - Amberg (Ref#: Dav-1954)

Archidapifer: Grand Steward, is the name of a charge of the Holy Empire that has the Prince Elector of Bavaria since 1623 and until 1777 (when Maximilian Joseph died).

Référence : KM# 519, Dav GT II# 1953, Dav GT II# 1954, Schön DM# 99

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Collection : German States coins