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1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II "Madonnentaler"
| Silver (.900) | 18.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1871 (1865-1871) |
| Value | 1 Vereinsthaler (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1857-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Nimbate seated figures of Saint Mary with child, seated over crescent moon on clouds.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRONA BAVARIÆ
18 67
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Inscription
Lettering: XXX * EIN * PFUND * FEIN * - *
Comment
Previously listed as KM#489Proof versions exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Vereinsthaler - Louis II ("Madonnentaler") coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Germany. The coin was minted from 1866 to 1871, which was a period of political and economic upheaval in the country. In 1871, the German Empire was formed, and this coin was one of the last coins minted before the change in government. Additionally, the coin features an image of Louis II, also known as "Madonnentaler," who was the King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He was known for his support of the arts and his eccentric behavior, which makes this coin a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1865) | 110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 263500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 718000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 ("Madonnentaler") 1866-1871 (1865-1871) coin.
