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2 Thalers – Bavaria

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1842–1848

Country: Germany

Issuer: Bavaria

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Louis I

Currency:

Gulden

(1837—1856)

Subdivision: 2 Thalers = 3½ Gulden

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 986,891

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 37.12 g

Silver weight: 33.41 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #814

Numista: #39603

Value

Bullion value: $96.91

Obverse

Description:

Portrait, facing right.

Inscription:

LUDWIG KŒNIG VON BAYERN

C.VOIGT

Translation:

LUDWIG KING OF BAVARIA

C.VOIGT

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Reverse

Description:

Shield with crown and supporters.

Inscription:

3½ GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER

VEREINSMÜNZE

1843

Translation:

Three and a half Gulden, seven to one fine Mark, 2 Thaler.

Union Coin.

1843

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

CONVENTION * VOM * 30 IULY * 1838 *

Mints

Name	Mark
Munich	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1842	—	84,700
1843	—	276,808
1844	—	122,224
1845	—	166,700
1846	—	132,610
1847	—	11,905
1848	—	191,944

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