Kingdom of Bavaria (German states) Louis II and similar items

Kingdom of Bavaria (German states) Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) 1 kreuzer Billon (.166 silver) Authentic coin # 344 The Kingdom of Bavaria was a German state that succeeded the former Electorate of Bavaria in 1805 and continued to exist until 1918. With the unification of Germany into the German Empire in 1871, the kingdom became a federated state of the new empire and was second in size, power, and wealth only to the leading state, the Kingdom of Prussia. Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886), also called the Swan King or der Märchenkönig ("the Fairy Tale King"), was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Duke of Franconia, and Duke in Swabia.[2] Outside Germany, he is at times called "the Mad King" or "Mad King Ludwig". The Kreuzer in English usually kreutzer, was a coin and unit of currency in the southern German states prior to the introduction of the German gold mark in 1871/73, and in Austria and Switzerland. After 1760 it was made of copper. Obverse:Crowned arms of Bavaria. Lettering: K.BAYERISCHE SCHEIDEMÜNZE. Reverse: Value and date in an oak branch circle. Lettering:1 KREUZER 1871. Edge: Smooth. Comments: Previously listed as KM#487. Weight: 0.7 grams. Diameter: 14 mm. Condition: Preservation XF, minimal stains or scratches, original patina color, uncleaned. Please check photos for your own grading.