Beautiful historical Karl Albrecht last year issue Silver 6 KREUZER, dated 1745. The coin is identified as KM# 462.
The coin was minted in 1745, the final year of Charles VII's reign as Holy Roman Emperor. Charles VII (Karl Albrecht) was Elector of Bavaria and became Holy Roman Emperor Charles VII in 1742 during the War of the Austrian Succession, challenging Habsburg dominance. — an unusual event, as he was the first non-Habsburg emperor in over three centuries. His reign was short-lived (1742–1745), and tumultuous, ending with his death in January 1745. Coins from this year are historically notable as they mark the end of Bavaria’s brief imperial leadership.
Historical Context
Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) was a member of the House of Wittelsbach and Elector of Bavaria from 1726. In 1742, during the War of the Austrian Succession, he was elected Holy Roman Emperor—an unusual event, as he was the first non-Habsburg emperor in over three centuries. His reign was short-lived (1742–1745), and Bavaria was occupied by Austrian forces for much of it.
Coin Details
Issuer: Electorate of Bavaria (Holy Roman Empire)
Ruler: Charles Albert (Emperor Charles VII)
Date: 1745
Denomination: 6 Kreuzer
Composition: Silver
Diameter: ~22.5 mm
Obverse: Laureate draped bust of Charles VII facing right
Legend: CAROL. VII. D. G. R. I. S. A.
(Carolus VII Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus)
Reverse: Crowned imperial eagle with oval shield of Bavarian and Palatine arms, central shield of imperial orb, surrounded by chains of orders
Legend: LAND MINZ with date and denomination split around eagle
Mint: Munich
KM Number: KM# 462
Weight: 29 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Edge: plain
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