Bavaria Thaler, Ludwig I

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1825-1848

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Bavaria

Large 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
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