2 Gulden - Maximilian II 1848-1856 front 2 Gulden - Maximilian II 1848-1856 back
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2 Gulden - Maximilian II

 
Silver (.900) 21.21 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Maximilian II (1848-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1856
Value
2 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1837-1856)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
21.21 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#22323
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZWEY GULDEN
1856

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Comment

Previously listed as KM#446

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Gulden coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted from 1848 to 1856, a period that saw the rise of nationalism and revolutions across the continent. Despite this turmoil, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the strong economy and financial stability of the Kingdom of Bavaria during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848  - - - - - -
1849  741106 - - - - - -
1850  914680 - - - - - -
1851  1156772 - - - - - -
1852  1355500 - - - - - -
1853  634178 - - - - - -
1854  429719 - - - - - -
1855  584776 - - - - - -
1856  510017 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Gulden - Maximilian II 1848-1856 coin.