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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 | 1866-1871 |
| 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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Name and date inside a crown of olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
GULDEN
1868
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Louis II 1866-1871 coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is that it features a portrait of King Ludwig II, also known as the "Fairy Tale King," on the obverse side. Ludwig II was known for his extravagant and romanticized vision of medieval architecture and culture, which is reflected in the design of the coin. The coin's reverse side features the Bavarian coat of arms and the denomination. This coin was minted during Ludwig II's reign, which lasted from 1864 to 1886, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 | 86369 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 122069 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 122211 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 72127 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 35030 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1866-1871 coin.
