½ Kreuzer - Charles I Frederick 1809-1812 front ½ Kreuzer - Charles I Frederick 1809-1812 back
½ Kreuzer - Charles I Frederick 1809-1812 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Kreuzer - Charles I Frederick

 
Copper 2.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States)
Grand duke
Charles I Frederick (Karl I Friedrich) (1806-1811)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1809-1812
Value
½ Kreuzer (1⁄288)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1771-1819)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87677
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Three line inscription with denomination and date within laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
KREUZ:
1809

Edge

Plain: 1809.
Leaf border: 1809, 1810, 1812.

Comment

In 1809 both obverse and reverse die varieties of the subtype with reverse "KREUZ:" are known.

Obverse
Die 1 - lion with short tail. © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün
Die 2 - lion with long tail. © Alexandr Prokofyev.


Reverse type KREUZ:
Die A - single dot at the bottom of laurel wreath. © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün
Die B - three dots at the bottom of laurel wreath. © Alexandr Prokofyev.
Note. There are additional differences between these dies, such as style and position of digits in date


Combinations
  • 1+A.
  • 2+B+plain edge.

Interesting fact

The ½ Kreuzer coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden, minted during the reign of Charles I Frederick (1809-1812), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a horse on the reverse side. This image was meant to symbolize the region's agricultural prowess and its reputation for breeding fine horses.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1809  877000 - - - - - -
1810  129000 - - - - - -
1812  105000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Kreuzer - Charles I Frederick 1809-1812 coin.