© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II
1871 year| Silver (.900) | 18.52 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with lion supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER * XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
1871
Edge
Lettering: GOTT * SEGNE * BAYERN * - *
Comment
This is the variety with J. Ries engraving (documented elsewhere).This specimen was lot 220 in Künker sale 293 (Osnabruck, Germany, July 2017), where it sold for €575 (about US$775 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Ludwig II. 1864-1886. Vereinstaler 1871. Stempel von J. Ries. R Vorzüglich-Stempelglanz. (kingdom of Bavaria, Louis II, 1864-86, union thaler of 1871, dies by J. Ries. Scarce, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II 1871 coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The coin was minted in 1871, just a few years after the Franco-Prussian War, which saw Prussia emerge as the dominant power in Germany and lead to the formation of the German Empire. This coin, which features Louis II, the King of Bavaria, was minted during a period of political and economic transformation in Germany, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
