2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II (Orlando Di Lasso) 1849 front 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II (Orlando Di Lasso) 1849 back
2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II (Orlando Di Lasso) 1849 photo
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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Maximilian II Orlando Di Lasso

1849 year
Silver (.900) 37.12 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Maximilian II (1848-1864)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1849
Value
2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden (3.5)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1856)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
37.12 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#329287
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Statue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STANDBILD DES ROLAND DE LATRE GEN. ORLANDO DI LASSO
ERRICHTET IN MÜNCHEN V. KÖNIG LUDWIG I 1849

Edge

Lettering: VEREINSMÜNZE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Orlando di Lasso, a renowned German composer of the Renaissance era.