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2 Pfennige - Louis I Pattern
1842 year| Gold | 5.19 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1842 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.19 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1842
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pfennige - Louis I (Pattern) 1842 from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) made of Gold weighing 5.19 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Germany. The coin was issued in 1842, just a few years before the Revolutions of 1848, which saw widespread unrest and political revolutions across Europe. Despite this turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its intricate design and gold content making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
