1/2 Gulden 1838 (Bavaria, Ludwig I)
Photo by: Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,900)
- Weight5,3 g
- Pure silver (0,1534 oz) 4,77 g
- Diameter24 mm
- EdgePatterned
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
- Mintage UNC1,749,669
Description
- CountryBavaria
- PeriodLudwig I
- Denomination1/2 Gulden
- Year1838
- RulerLudwig I (King of Bavaria)
- MintMunich
- PurposeCirculation


Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Bavarian 1/2 Gulden 1838 . This silver coin from the times of Ludwig I struck at the Munich Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1687 sold at the Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn auction for EUR 480. Bidding took place May 12, 2022.
How much is the silver coin of Ludwig I 1/2 Gulden 1838?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin 1/2 Gulden 1838 is 70 USD.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 1/2 Gulden 1838?
The information on the current value of the Bavarian coin 1/2 Gulden 1838 is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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