½ Gulden - Louis III 1855 front ½ Gulden - Louis III 1855 back
½ Gulden - Louis III 1855 photo
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½ Gulden - Louis III

1855 year
Silver (.900) 5.3 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Grand duke
Louis III (Ludwig III) (1848-1877)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1855
Value
½ Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5.3 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#96887
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date and denomination in oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
GULDEN
1855

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Gulden - Louis III 1855 coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "L III" (for Louis III) placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1855  47100 - - - - - -

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