½ Kreuzer - Louise Eleonore of Hohenlohe Langenburg (Princess Regent) 1812-1818 front ½ Kreuzer - Louise Eleonore of Hohenlohe Langenburg (Princess Regent) 1812-1818 back
½ Kreuzer - Louise Eleonore of Hohenlohe Langenburg (Princess Regent) 1812-1818 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Kreuzer - Louise Eleonore of Hohenlohe Langenburg Princess Regent

 
Copper 2.5 g 20.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States)
Duke
Bernard II (Bernhard II) (1803-1866)
Regent
Louise Eleanore of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1803-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1812-1818
Value
½ Kreuzer (1⁄288)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1765-1837)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
20.4 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#29103
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2 KREUZER
LANDMUNZE
1812

Interesting fact

The ½ Kreuzer coin featuring Louise Eleonore of Hohenlohe Langenburg (Princess Regent) was minted during a time of economic hardship in the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen. The coin was made of copper, which was a more affordable material than other metals, and it was designed to be easily recognizable and accessible to the general population. Despite its humble origins, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some rare specimens selling for thousands of dollars.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1818  102000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Kreuzer - Louise Eleonore of Hohenlohe Langenburg (Princess Regent) 1812-1818 coin.