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1 Gulden - Louis II
1838 year| Silver (.900) | 10.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date and denomination within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
GULDEN
1838
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Louis II 1838 coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "L" and "H" on either side of the crown, which stands for "Ludwig II" and "Hesse-Darmstadt" respectively. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and denomination.
