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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1848-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1856 |
| Value | 2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Bavarian coat of arms held by two crowned lions
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3½ GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER
VEREINSMÜNZE
1856
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Lettering: CONVENTION * VOM * 30 * IULY * 1838 *
Comment
Previously listed as KM#456Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The 1849-1856 period saw the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire and the formation of the German Confederation, a loose association of 39 German states. This coin, minted during the reign of Maximilian II of Bavaria, was one of the few coins that were accepted across the various German states, highlighting the need for a standardized currency during this time of political and economic change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 1838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 34305 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 126989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 99504 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 361400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 416902 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 141708 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Maximilian II 1849-1856 coin.
