½ Kreuzer - Maximilian II 1851-1856 front ½ Kreuzer - Maximilian II 1851-1856 back
½ Kreuzer - Maximilian II 1851-1856 photo
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½ Kreuzer - Maximilian II

 
Copper 2.46 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Maximilian II (1848-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1851-1856
Value
½ Kreuzer (1⁄120)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1856)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.46 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31872
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Value with date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
KREUZER
1856

Edge

Reeded

Comment

King: Maximilian II (Life Span:1811-1864) (Reign:1848-1864)
Lesser Version of Coat of Arms of Kingdom of Bavaria (1835-1923)

Interesting fact

The ½ Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria, minted during the reign of Maximilian II (1851-1856), was the first coin to feature the iconic Bavarian lozenge, a diamond-shaped pattern that has become a symbol of Bavarian culture and identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1851  - - - - - -
1856  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Kreuzer - Maximilian II 1851-1856 coin.