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½ Gulden
| Silver (.900) | 5.303 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1849 |
| Value | ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.303 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Name and date inside a crown of oak branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
GULDEN
1849
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gulden coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1842, just a few years after the German Customs Union was formed, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the various German states. The coin's mintage was also a response to the growing need for a standardized currency across the region. The ½ Gulden coin was used widely in trade and commerce, and its design featured the coat of arms of Frankfurt, which included a shield with three roses and a crown. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not particularly rare or valuable today, but it remains an interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 56000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 49000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 47000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gulden 1842-1849 coin.
