panzerman Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Share Posted November 14, 2022 Bayern/ Kurfürstentum AV 1/2 Karolin 1728 München Mint 4.85g. 22mm. .770 12h Karl VII Albrecht von Wittelsbach 1725-46 obv: Elector facing right rev: Madonna with Baby Jesus/ holding Scepter in L Hand/ Resting R Hand on Crowned Bavarian Arms This is the best example I have seen in auctions so far.... 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerman Posted November 14, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 He also was elected in 1742 as the new Holy Roman Emperor following death of HRE Karl VI. Since he was an "Elector", he voted for himself😏 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted November 14, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 Trivia, but this made me think of something I just read in "The Barbarous Years" by the excellent historian Bernard Bailyn. He speaks of Richard Bellingham, who would serve for 23 years as governor or deputy-governor of the Bay Colony. Bellingham would scandalize himself by "officiating at his own wedding - in effect marrying himself - to a girl 26 years his junior and then refusing to withdraw as judge of the court that was to try him for the offense." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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