Bavaria, German state, Munich City. Large Silver Shooting Thaler minted in 1881.
Medallic shooting thaler award issued on the 7th German Shooting Competition, which was held in Munich during 1881.
Obverse: Crossbow, flanked by Bavarian and City arms of Munich. Engraver´s initials (O-H) in fields.
Legend: SIEBENT . DEUTSCH . BUNDESSCHIESSEN . MUNCHEN *
Reverse: Crown of the German Empire above nimbate heraldic eagle with Prussian shield at chest. Date in fields.
Legend: ANO DOM. i8 8i
Mint Place: Vienna
Engraver: Otto Hump
Reference: Hauser 556, Pelt 1472, Steulman VII.1.
Weight: 26.99 gm (one thaler weight)
Diameter: 38 mm