Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Series (1864-1886).
Davenport 611, Taler 1871. (Vereinsthaler- Madonnataler).
LUDOVICVS II BAVARIAE REX. head to the right.
Rev: PATRONA BAVARIAE, Madonna holding the Child, 1871 divided.
Edge: XXX * EIN * PFUND * FEIN **
18.5200 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.5359 oz. ASW.
Davenport 611, KM 877, Thun 105, AKS 176, J. 107, Schw. 50.
Uncirculated and lustrous coin with spectacular medallic design of Madonna holding baby Jesus - popular collectible item! Ludwig II of Bavaria - the "Swan King". Popular collectible year as well - 1871. This coin offers clear fields with touch of toning, full cartwheel luster - attractive appearance with only single contact marks on the field - graded as MS 63 by NGC. Great collectible and investment coin!