Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport,
Bavaria, King Ludwig II Series (1864-1886).
One Taler 1871 (Vereinstaler). VICTORY TALER.
Commemorative - for the Victory in Franco-Prussian War.
LUDWIG II KOENIG V. BAYERN, Head to the right. J. REIS below.
DURCH KAMPF UND SIEG ZUM FRIEDEN, Female figure sitting, FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ZU FRANKFURT A.M.10 MAI 1871 below. VOIGT at the right corner.
Davenport 615, KM 889, Th. 107, Schw. 55, J. 110, AKS 188.
18.5200 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.5359 oz ASW.
PCGS MS 63.
Popular in between collectors, "VICTORY TALER" of Ludwig II of Bavaria, the "Swan King" (1864-1886). This coin is to commemorate the Victory in Franco-Prussian War. Uncirculated and lustrous coin, clear fields with touch of pale toning, highly reflective. Medallic design. Some contact marks in the field determine the grade - MS 63 by PCGS. Great and popular item!