1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II 1866-1871 front 1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II 1866-1871 back
1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II 1866-1871 photo
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1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II

 
Silver (.900) 18.52 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1871
Value
1 Vereinsthaler (1.75)
Currency
Gulden (1857-1873)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
18.52 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#264556
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Royal Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER * XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
1866

Translation: One Vereinsthaler * 30 to a fine pound (metric = 500 g)

Comment

For similar coins dated 1864-1866 with a parting in the King's hair, see KM#869.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II 1866-1871 coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1866, just a few years after the formation of the North German Confederation, which was a precursor to the modern German state. The coin's mintage was also a time of significant economic growth and industrialization in Germany, which led to an increased demand for currency. The 1 Vereinsthaler coin was an important part of this economic expansion, as it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1867  594636 - - - - - -
1868  312332 - - - - - -
1869  277253 - - - - - -
1870  263583 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II 1866-1871 coin.