© JM
© JM
1 Kreuzer - Charles II Louis Frederick
| Copper | 4.96 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Charles II Louis Frederick (Karl II Ludwig Friedrich) (1811-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1814 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1771-1819) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.96 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KREUT=
ZER
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Wieland# 822:KM# 160 only lists 1813.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1813-1814, just after the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on the continent's economy and political landscape. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the need for a stable currency in the region, and it features an image of Charles II Louis Frederick, the ruler of Baden at the time. Despite its relatively small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of early 19th-century Europe.
