Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport,
Bavaria. Ludwig II Series (1864-1886)
Davenport 614, Taler, 1871. (Vereinsthaler). One year issue with new engraver.
LUDWIG II KOENIG V. BAYERN, new head to the right. Different head design by J. Ries.
Rev: EIN VEREINSTHALER * XXX EIN PFUND FEIN, crowned and supported arms. New lions and arabesques under arms. 1871 below.
Under head J. RIES - the first Bavarian coin not designed by Carl Voight in about 50 years.
Edge: GOTT SEGNE BAYERN
18.5200 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.5359 oz. ASW.
Davenport 614, KM 888, Thun 106, AKS 175, J. 109, Schw. 53.
Uncirculated and lustrous, excessive bagmarks on obverse, clear mirror fields on reverse - very rare in MS condition.