© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Gulden - Louis II
| Silver (.900) | 10.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1866 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1857-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#264554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
GULDEN
1864
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Comment
For similar coins dated 1866-1871 without a parting in the King's hair, see KM#884.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Louis II 1864-1866 coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1864, just a few years before the Franco-Prussian War, which would lead to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership and the establishment of the German Empire. This coin, featuring King Louis II of Bavaria, represents a moment in history when the old German states were still independent and separate from one another, but on the cusp of a significant shift towards unity and modernization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 167118 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 127872 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Gulden - Louis II 1864-1866 coin.
