1871, Bavaria (Kingdom), Ludwig II. Silver "Victory" Thaler Coin.
Mint Year: 1871 Mint Place: Munich References: KM-889. Denomination: Thaler - Peace treaty of Frankfurt commemorative. Condition: Lightly wiped/cleaned, with minor deposits remaining, otherwise about XF! Material: Silver (.900) Weight: 18.54gm Diameter: 33mm
Obverse: Bust of King Louis II (Ludwig II) of Bavaria right. Legend: LVDOVICVS II BAVARIAE REX Exergue: J.RIES (engraver´s signnature)
Reverse: Seated goddess Victoria, holding cornucopia and wreath. Olive-branch to her right. Legend: DURCH KAMPF UND SIEG ZUM FRIEDEN ("Thru struggle and victory to peace.") Exergue: FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ZU FRANKFURET A.M. 10 MAI 1871 ("Peace-treaty at Frankfurt, on 10th May 1871.")
The Treaty of Frankfurt (French: Traité de Francfort; German: Friede von Frankfurt) was a peace treaty signed in Frankfurt on 10 May 1871, at the end of the Franco-Prussian War.