Bavaria Coin List
The monetary history of Bavaria is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes of this German region over the centuries. From its origins as a duchy to its transformation into a kingdom, Bavaria has left a rich and diverse numismatic legacy that attracts collectors and historians alike.
The Duchy of Bavaria and its early coinage
The Duchy of Bavaria, established in the 6th century, began minting its own coins in the Middle Ages. Silver pfennigs were the first coins issued by the Bavarian dukes, modeled after the Carolingian monetary system. Over time, coin production expanded and diversified, including kreuzer, gulden and taler. These pieces not only served as a medium of exchange, but also reflected the power and autonomy of the duchy. The coins often featured the coats of arms of the ruling Wittelsbach family and religious symbols, evidencing the close relationship between church and state in Bavaria.
The Kingdom of Bavaria and its Monetary System
In 1806, Bavaria became a kingdom, marking a new chapter in its numismatic history. The Bavarian gulden was established as the main monetary unit, divided into 60 kreuzer. This system lasted until German unification in 1871, when Bavaria adopted the German mark. During this period, Bavarian coins reached their artistic peak, with elaborate designs depicting monarchs and national symbols. Of particular note are pieces minted under the reigns of Ludwig I and Ludwig II, known for their patronage of the arts. The last series of coins of the Kingdom of Bavaria, issued just before World War I, is particularly prized by collectors because of its rarity and historical significance, marking the end of an era in German numismatics.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Bavaria coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Germany-States according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Germany-States coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Alemania-Estados | 20 kreuzer
Alemania-Estados | 6 kreuzer
Alemania-Estados | 3 kreuzer
Alemania-Estados | 1 pfenning
Alemania-Estados | 2 pfenning
Alemania-Estados | 3 mark (Otto Koenig Von Bayern)
Alemania-Estados | 2 mark (Otto-90th Birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold)
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