2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I 1842-1848 front 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I 1842-1848 back
2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I 1842-1848 photo
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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I

 
Silver (.900) 37.12 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1842-1848
Value
2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden (3.5)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1856)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
37.12 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39603
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Crowned shield with supporters

Script: Latin

Lettering:
3½ GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER
VEREINSMÜNZE
1843

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

CONVENTION * VOM * 30 IULY * 1838 *Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Bavaria. King Ludwig I, who ruled from 1825 to 1848, oversaw a period of modernization and liberalization in the kingdom, including the introduction of a new constitution and the expansion of railways and industry. This coin, minted during his reign, reflects the growing economic and political influence of Bavaria during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1842  84700 - - - - - -
1843  276808 - - - - - -
1844  122224 - - - - - -
1845  166700 - - - - - -
1846  132610 - - - - - -
1847  11905 - - - - - -
1848  191944 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I 1842-1848 coin.