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1 Gulden - Louis II Royal Visit
1843 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1843 |
| 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#31329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Text between two olive and oak branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUR
ERINNERUNG
AN DEN
20 DECEMBER
1843
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the royal visit of Louis II, the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, to the city of Darmstadt in 1843. The coin's design features an image of Louis II on one side and the Hesse-Darmstadt coat of arms on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
