Bavaria Thaler, Ludwig I
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
1825-1848
Issuing entity
Kingdom of BavariaLarge silver thaler of the Kingdom of Bavaria under Ludwig I, including the well-known series of commemorative "history thalers".
Historical context
Bavaria struck an unusually varied series of thalers marking events, buildings and persons, which are collected as a distinct series.
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of Ludwig I
- Reverse
- Varies by issue; commemorative types carry event legends
Identification
- Series
- Commemorative issues are identified by their reverse legend and date
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Full list of commemorative thaler types requires transcription from a verified specialist catalogue
- Weight and fineness standards under the relevant coinage conventions to be confirmed
- Catalogue numbers require transcription