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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I Bishop Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn
1847 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 | 1847 |
| 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#30087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STANDBILD DES FÜRSTBISCHOF'S JULIUS ECHTER V. MESPELBRUNN
ERRICHTET ZU WÜRZBURG 1847
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Louis I, who was the Bishop of Mespelbrunn and a influential figure in the German States during the 16th century. The coin's design features an image of Bishop Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1847.
