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Germany, Bavaria, Ludwig II, Commemorative Thaler, 1871, for German Victory in the Franco-Prussian War engraved Louise et Piere on the obverse field (KM 496). good very fine (£10-15)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Edouard Lancey Collection of World Coins.

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An unusual love token. It is curious and ironic that a couple with the French names of Louise et Piere chose to advertise their affection on a coin celebrating a German victory; probably they were in no way aware of the character of the piece and looked on it simply as an attractive foreign coin.