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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II New Constitution
1848 year| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1848-1864) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| 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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#36556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The Bavaria (Latin word for Bavaria), a female allegory of Bavaria, accompanied by a lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VERFAS-
SUNG
1848
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Lettering: a) * VEREINSMÜNZE * VII EINE F. MARK b) CONVENTION * VOM * 30 JULY * 1838 c) DREY EIN HALB GULDEN * XV EIN PFUND FEIN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1848 to commemorate the introduction of the new constitution under King Maximilian II of Bavaria. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the significant political changes that were taking place in the German States during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (New Constitution) 1848 coin.
