Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Series (1864-1886).
Davenport 615, Taler 1871. (Vereinsthaler).
Commemorative - for the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War (Victory Taler).
LUDWIG II KOENIG V. BAYERN, new head to the right. Head design by J. Ries.
DURCH KAMPF UND SIEG ZUM FRIEDEN, seated female figure with wreath in hand. Inscription below.
Under head J. RIES.
Edge: XXX * EIN * PFUND * FEIN **
18.5200 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.5359 oz. ASW.
Davenport 615, KM 889, Thun 107, AKS 188, J. 110, Schw. 54.
NGC definitely felt short with this coin grade - clear sparkling fields with full cartwheel luster, razor-sharp medallic design - this so-called "Victory Taler" of Ludwig II of Bavaria (1864-1886) deserves higher grade. Practically flawless coin with only single contact marks on obverse. Very popular item on any auctions and in-between collectors, this commemorative coin is definitely one of the top quality and appearance specimen!