1 Gulden - Leopold I 1842-1845 front 1 Gulden - Leopold I 1842-1845 back
1 Gulden - Leopold I 1842-1845 photo
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1 Gulden - Leopold I

 
Silver (.900) 10.606 g 30.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States)
Grand duke
Leopold I (1830-1852)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1842-1845
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
10.606 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#39570
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
GULDEN
1842

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Leopold I 1842-1845 coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1842, just a few years after the Grand Duchy of Baden had adopted the Gulden as its official currency, replacing the previously used florin. This change was part of a broader effort to modernize the region's economy and align it with the emerging German Empire. The coin's mintage also coincided with the reign of Leopold I, who was the Grand Duke of Baden from 1830 until his death in 1852. During his rule, Leopold I oversaw a number of significant reforms, including the expansion of education and infrastructure, and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. These changes helped to lay the groundwork for the region's future growth and prosperity, and the 1 Gulden coin remains a tangible reminder of this pivotal period in history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1842  390000 - - - - - -
1843  443540 - - - - - -
1844  584640 - - - - - -
1845  438840 - - - - - -

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