1/2 Gulden of 1844 of Kingdom of Bavaria Louis I Silver Coin

1844 Kingdom of Bavaria 1/2 Gulden silver coin issued during the reign of King Louis I (Ludwig I) of Bavaria. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of King Louis I with royal legend, while the reverse displays the denomination “1/2 GULDEN” and date within an elegant oak wreath design. Struck at the Munich Mint, this historic German States coin is composed of .900 fine silver and represents the rich numismatic heritage of 19th century Bavaria. The coin shows circulated condition with attractive old toning, visible details, and historic character, making it a desirable collectible for world coin collectors and European silver coin enthusiasts. Specifications sourced from standard numismatic references.

Specifications

• Country: Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
• Denomination: 1/2 Gulden
• Year: 1844
• Ruler: King Louis I (Ludwig I)
• Mint: Munich Mint
• Composition: Silver (.900)
• Weight: 5.3 grams
• Actual Silver Weight: 4.77 grams
• Diameter: 24 mm
• Thickness: 1.37 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Security / Patterned Edge
• Alignment: Medal Alignment ↑↑
• Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
• Currency Type: Bavarian Gulden
• Condition: Circulated