1 Kreuzer - Louis I, Maximilian II 1839-1856 front 1 Kreuzer - Louis I, Maximilian II 1839-1856 back
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1 Kreuzer - Louis I, Maximilian II

 
Billon (.166 silver) 0.84 g 14 mm
Description
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
References
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#422

Interesting 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.