Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.
Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.
1 Kreuzer - Louis II
| Billon (.166 silver) | 0.84 g | 14.18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1865-1871 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Gulden (1857-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.166 silver) |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 14.18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value and date in an oak branch circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
KREUZER
1869
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previously listed as KM#487Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1865, just a few years before the formation of the German Empire in 1871, and it features an image of King Louis II on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 1837260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 2541540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 2304660 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 2526440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 2774460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 2199480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 2634180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kreuzer - Louis II 1865-1871 coin.
