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½ Gulden - Leopold I
| Silver (.900) | 5.303 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Leopold I (1830-1852) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1846 |
| Value | ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.303 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
GULDEN
1840
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gulden coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1838, just a few years after the Grand Duchy of Baden had adopted the Gulden as its official currency, replacing the previously used South German gulden. This change was part of a larger effort to standardize currency across the German states and create a more unified economic system. The ½ Gulden coin was an important part of this process, as it helped to facilitate trade and commerce within the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | 1044000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 511000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 417000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 362000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 469000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 274000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 322000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 118000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gulden - Leopold I 1838-1846 coin.
