Baden 1 kreuzer, 1847

General Details:

• Country: Baden
• Period: Grand Duchy of Baden (1806 – 1871)
• Coin Type: Circulation Coin
• Denomination: 1 Kreuzer
• Year: 1847
• Ruler: Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden
• Composition: Copper
• Weight: 3.8 grams
• Diameter: 21.5 mm
• Thickness: 1.34 mm
• Edge Type: Smooth with a notched edge
• Shape: Round
• Alignment: Medal (0°)

Design and Creators:

• Obverse: The obverse features a portrait of Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden, surrounded by the inscription “LEOPOLD GROSHERZOG VON BADEN” (Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden). The design was created by Carl Friedrich Voigt, a notable engraver of the time.
• Reverse: The reverse displays the denomination “1 KREUZER” encircled by a wreath, also designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt.

Rarity and Collectibility:

• Collections: 49
• Swap Availability: 2
• Wish List: 26
• Number: KM# 218

Additional Information:

This 1 Kreuzer coin from 1847 is a collectible piece from the Grand Duchy of Baden, particularly because of its historical significance and the craftsmanship of Carl Friedrich Voigt. While it may not be extremely rare, it has a certain level of demand among collectors, as indicated by the wish list numbers and the relatively low swap availability. Its copper composition and classic design make it an interesting item for numismatists, particularly those focused on German states and 19th-century European coins.