© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I Abdication of Louis I for Maximilian
1848 year| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abdication of Ludwig I for Maximilian
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LUDWIG I GIBT DIE KRONE AN SEINEN SOHN MAXIMILIAN
AM 20 MÆRZ
1848
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the abdication of King Louis I of Bavaria in favor of his son, Maximilian. This event marked the end of an era for the Wittelsbach dynasty, which had ruled Bavaria for over 700 years. The coin's design features an image of Louis I on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the transition of power from one generation to the next.
