German History Conveyed through Coins: Love, Money, and Power: The Legacy of King Ludwig I

By German Martyn and Slava Martyn

Slava Martyn's passion for coin collecting emerged as a young boy living in Russia. He discovered his first coin around 8 years old when his father brought home a metal box from his travels.It wasn't until 2015 when he started to collect coins more seriously. For Slava, collecting coins was more about admiring the beauty and design of each coin-and subsequently sharing his hobby with his children.Unable to uncover information regarding his collection, Slava began telling stories about his coins. One of the most fascinating stories in German History Conveyed through Coins is about King Ludwig. Ludwig I, or Ludwig Karl August, (August 25, 1786-February 29, 1868) was King of Bavaria from 1825-1848.King Ludwig was a crusader, a cultural pyramid with significant influence in Greece and Rome. He was known for his lavish art galleries, theaters, and architectural projects during his reign. King Ludwig tried to create the capital of Germany-but his passion was to make coins. As a result, he produced the most considerable amount of commemorative coins, more so than his fellow German rulers.This particular coin set is interesting because it depicts certain German (Bavarian) history that coin catalogs do not usually offer details about.Using the NGC Registry and other extensive research from reputable sources, German History Conveyed through Coins offers an exciting (and accurate) perspective to King Ludwig's reign. German History Conveyed through Coins is for anyone interested in history-especially German and European cultures. Based on actual facts, the stories in German History Conveyed through Coins bring King Ludwig to life, connecting lessons from long ago to the current world in which we reside.Originally written in Russian, German History Conveyed through Coins was translated to English to bring the beauty and joy of coin collecting to more people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0990317420
• ISBN13: 9780990317425
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Aurora Corialis Publishing
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"