© 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 Gulden - Maximilian II Madonna Column Pattern ND
1855 year| Silver plated copper | 20.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1848-1864) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 2 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 20.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna Column
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA BAVARIAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Gulden - Maximilian II (Madonna Column Pattern) ND (1855) from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a column with the Madonna and Child on top, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the protection and guidance of the Madonna over the people of Bavaria. The use of the Madonna and Child image was a common motif in medieval and Renaissance art, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the strong Catholic tradition of the region. The coin's design was created by the artist Johann Baptist Stiglmaier, who was a prominent medalist and engraver of the time.
