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thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
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Any idea what this coin is? Sorry for the not so good scans.
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    ajaanajaan Posts: 17,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
    German State - Baden

    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    Thanks, it's nothing special I'm guessing?
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    spoonspoon Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭
    Yep, a half-kreuzer from the state of Baden, in Germany. That's a fairly popular design and a nice example of it. Without looking at the catalog, I'd say that's worth a few bucks at least.

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    OzzyAndyOzzyAndy Posts: 344
    In Krause's 'German Coins', it is listed with mintage 298,000 and $2 VF, $10 XF and $35 Unc. Looks good, even with the pixalated scans.image
    Still thinking of what to put in my signature...
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    From what years were these minted?
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    These were minted from 1859-1871 (with the exception of 1868-1869)
    Jim
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    I think I'm going to try to get every date. This should be fun and interesting. Are there any varieties?
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    olmanjonolmanjon Posts: 1,187 ✭
    This particular variety of 1/2 Kreuzer was as he says struck from 1859 to 1871 minus only the 1869. However the 1/2 kreuzer was struck from 1803 until 1871. There are eleven different varieties through those years. None appear to be to rare in fine condition. Would make an interesting set to complete. Good luck.
    Olmanjon
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    I guess the search begins.image
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    Yes- 11 varieties for United Baden Line starting in 1803, although my German Krause does not have dates listed for this particular type (KM#241) in 1868 and 1869...
    If you want to collect all the Baden 1/2 Kreuzers, there is also 5 additional varieties for Baden (Durlach) Line:
    KM#70- 1733 (Silver uniface), KM#87- 1741 (Silver uniface), KM#97- 1749-1750 (Billon uniface), KM#113- ND & 1766 (Copper), KM#124- 1772 (Copper)
    Good hunting!
    Jim
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    I hope these coins aren't pricey, I'm no money bags.
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    Max $60 for the earlier Durlach's, the KM#241 like yours is the most valuable in 1870 where it is listed for $125 in unc.
    I'd be glad to give you the other KM #'s for the United Baden Line's if you'd like...
    Let me know,
    Jim
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    Well I have $59 bucks to spend, I know not much...
    and JimK, the more help I can get the better. So, yes that would be great.
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    No problem...(these are all Copper btw)
    KM#133: 1803-1805
    KM#139: 1809-1812
    KM#164: 1814-1817 Obv: Crowned draped arms, Rev: similar to KM#165
    KM#165: 1814 Obv: Smaller crowned draped arms
    KM#171: 1817
    KM#182: 1821
    KM#186: 1822-1826
    KM#188: 1828-1830 Ludwig I
    KM#194: 1830, 1834, & 1835 Leopold I, Obv: D on Truncation
    KM#213: 1842, 1844-1852 (also an 1851/0 overdate)
    KM#230: 1856 Friedrich I
    KM#241: 1859-1867, 1870-1871
    There are actually 12 varieties, 164 and 165 are very similar though...
    Have fun!
    Jim
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    Besides ebay, do you have any suggestions where to purchase some? I don't have any local coin stores.image
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    Sure, if you don't mind waiting up to 2 weeks to get your coin, there are many dealers in Germany mostly who have many of these:
    Here
    Best of luck,
    Jim
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    oops, that was in British Pounds, try This
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    Jim
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    Awesome, Thanks a bunch.image
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    JimKJimK Posts: 605
    Willkommen!
    Happy Shopping,
    Jim
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    thatoneguythatoneguy Posts: 285
    If you happen to come across any,please let me know. image
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