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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis I Marriage
1842 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 | 1842 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAXIMILIAN KRONPR. V. BAYERN U. MARIE K. PRINZ. V. PREUSS.
VERM.D.12 OCTB.1842
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Comment
Previously KM#431Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of King Louis I of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxony-Altenburg in 1842. The coin's design features an image of the couple on the obverse side, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "Ludovicus I Bavariae Rex" (Louis I, King of Bavaria). The reverse side of the coin features the Bavarian coat of arms and the denomination. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Marriage) 1842 coin.
