© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Louis II Royal bodyguards
1869 year| Gold | 6.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Gulden (1857-1873) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#271001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
9-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUM
200 JAEHRIG
JUBILAEUM
DER
K. LEIBGARDE
HARTSCHIERE
13 APRIL
1869
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats - Louis II (Royal bodyguards) 1869 coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the royal bodyguards of King Louis II, also known as the "Fairy Tale King" due to his fascination with medieval romanticism and his extravagant building projects. The coin's design highlights the king's love for theatricality and pageantry, which was a hallmark of his reign.
