¼ Kreuzer - Louis I 1809-1816 front ¼ Kreuzer - Louis I 1809-1816 back
¼ Kreuzer - Louis I 1809-1816 photo

¼ Kreuzer - Louis I

 
Copper - 18.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Grand duke
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1806-1830)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1809-1816
Value
¼ Kreuzer (1⁄576)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1806-1837)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
18.6 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#129168
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/4
Kreuzer
1809

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ¼ Kreuzer coin from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, made of copper, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis I, who was instrumental in modernizing the economy and infrastructure of the region. The coin's design, featuring the Grand Duke's crowned monogram and the Hessian lion, symbolizes the growing power and influence of the Grand Duchy during this period.