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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II Monument
1856 year| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1848-1864) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1856 |
| Value | 2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monument, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DENKMAHL DES KÖNIGS MAXIMILIAN II IN LINDAU
ERRICHTET V. D. STÄDTEN AN DER SÜD-NORD-BAHN
1856
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Lettering: * DREY EIN HALB GULDEN * XV EIN PFUND FEIN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Bavarian Renaissance, which was a cultural and artistic movement that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries in Bavaria. The coin's design features a portrait of Maximilian II, the King of Bavaria from 1848 to 1864, on one side, and a depiction of the Maximilian II Monument in Munich on the other side. The monument was built in the 19th century to honor the king and his contributions to the arts and sciences. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | 1152 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Monument) 1856 coin.
