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1 Kreuzer - Louis I, Maximilian II
| Billon (.166 silver) | 0.84 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1825-1848) Maximilian II (1848-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1856 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Billon (.166 silver) |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Closed wreath contains value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 KREUZER
1840
Edge
Square indentations
Comment
Previously listed as KM#422Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis I and Maximilian II, who were both prominent figures in the German States during the 19th century. The coin's mintage period, 1839-1856, was a time of significant political and economic change in Germany, with the country undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization. Despite these changes, the 1 Kreuzer coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout the German States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 1474000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 1769000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 1591000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 1855000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 1373000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 1324000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 1660000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 1849000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 1519000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 1746000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 1971000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 3135000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 2084000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 1915000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 1528000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 1650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 1510000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 1335000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Louis I, Maximilian II 1839-1856 coin.
