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1 Albus - Ernest Louis
| Silver | 0.79 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1706 |
| Value | 1 Albus (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.79 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ I ✿
ALBVS
1693
IAR
Engraver: Johann Adam Rephun
Comment
Variants exist (see example)a) Obverse
- up of laurel wreath (flower // bounded)
- Text of Hesse-Darmstadt (HESS DARM // HES DAR // H • D)
- Text by coat of arms (I S // -)
- down of laurel wreath (♦︎ // loop)
b) Reverse
- up of laurel wreath (flower // bounded)
- Value (✿ // cross)
- unit (ALBUS with "V" // "U")
- Mint (IS // - // ID // IAR)
- down of laurel wreath (leaves // bounded)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest Louis, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1680 to 1706. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and power. Despite these challenges, the 1 Albus coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the region, reflecting the economic resilience and adaptability of the people of Hesse-Darmstadt.
