Bavaria 1840 2 thaler Dav-584

Heritage sale 3035, lot 30653

This specimen was lot 30653 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $708.53. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Bavaria. Ludwig I 2 Taler 1840 MS62 PCGS, KM805. Broad and gorgeous with medium-gray patination that glows with reds and yellows upon rotation. A choice mint-state example of this three-year type." This type of 1839-41, like most Bavarian double thalers, is somewhat scarce.

Recorded mintage: 192,956.

Specification: 37.12 g, 0.900 fine silver, 1.074 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: Dav-584, KM 805 (formerly KM 426).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, and Warren Tucker, Heritage Signature Auction 3035, World and Ancient Coins, featuring the FoxLair Collection and the Law Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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