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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I Birth of Two Grandsons
1845 year| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1845 |
| Value | 2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Woman holding two shields standing in front of large tree with crowned shielded arms on top. At the bottom the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LUDWIG ERBPRINZ V.B. // GEB. 25. AUGUST
LUDWIG KOEN. PRINZ V.B. // GEB. 7. JANUAR
1845
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Comment
Prev. KM#440.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of two grandsons of King Louis I of Bavaria, who ruled from 1825 to 1848. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the two princes on the other, surrounded by an ornate design. The coin was minted in silver and has a relatively high weight of 37.12 grams, making it a substantial and valuable collector's item.
