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½ Gulden - Louis I
| Silver (.900) | 5.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1848 |
| Value | ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½
GULDEN
1838
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Security
Comment
Previously listed as KM#417Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gulden coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it features a portrait of King Louis I on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of Bavaria, which includes the iconic symbol of the Bavarian Lion. This coin was minted during Louis I's reign from 1838 to 1848 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 5.3 grams, making it a relatively lightweight and portable form of currency for its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | 1750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 474000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 233000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 243000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 506000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 337000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 1452000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 1859000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 1181000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 241000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 407000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gulden - Louis I 1838-1848 coin.
