Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Bavaria. Ludwig II Series (1864-1886).
Davenport 615, Victory Taler, 1871. (Vereinsthaler).
LUDWIG II KOENIG V. BAYERN, head to the right. J. REIS under the head - engraver in Munich.
Rev: Seated female fugure with wreath (Germania), DURCH KAMPF UND SIEG ZUM FRIEDEN. (Through struggle and victory to the peace) Below the figure: FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ZU FRANKFURT A. M. 10 MAI 1871.
To commemorate Victory over France (Franco-Prussian war).
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.
PCGS MS 62 PL.
Popular "Victory Thaler" to celebrate victorious Franco-Prussian War. Medallic design, deep mirrored fields with touch of champagne toning, cameo-like strike - this TOP quality collectible coin definitely deserves PL tier! Some haziness and scratches on obverse determine the grade - MS 62 PL by PCGS. Still spectacular appearance is a bonus for this perfect coin!