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1 Conventionsthaler - Louis I Geschichtstaler; Oberwittelsbach
1834 year| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DENKMAHL DER ANHÆNGLICHKEIT BAYERNS AN SEINEN HERRSCHERSTAMM
ERRICHTET ZU OBERWITTELSBACH
1834
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1834 Kingdom of Bavaria 1 Conventionsthaler - Louis I (Geschichtstaler; Oberwittelsbach) silver coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, who ruled from 1825 to 1848. During his reign, Bavaria underwent significant modernization and liberalization, including the establishment of a constitution and a parliament. The coin's design, which features an image of King Ludwig I on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and cultural changes that were taking place in Bavaria during this time.
