Bavarian thaler struck at the Munich mint in 1869 under King Ludwig II Wittelsbach (1864–1886).
The coin features the classic religious motif of the Virgin Mary as Patroness of Bavaria, a type that had appeared on Bavarian talers since the 18th century. These issues emphasized the strong connection of the Bavarian monarchy to Catholicism and the tradition of depicting Mary as the symbol of the land’s protection.
Obverse: bust of the ruler, to the right, signature below C. VOIGT
LVDOVICVS II BAVARIAE REX
Reverse: crowned Madonna with Child holding an imperial orb and a scepter against the background of a radiant sun, date below 1868
PATRONA BAVARIÆ
Diameter 33 mm, weight 18.51 g
