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1 Heller - Louis I
| Copper | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1806-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1824 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+I+
HELLER
1824
+
Edge
Plain
Comment
Louis II of Hesse-Darmstadt, born December 26, 1777 in Darmstadt and died June 16, 1848 in Darmstadt, was Grand Duke of Hesse from 1830 to 1848.(source Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, issued during the reign of Louis I (1821-1824), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the Hesse-Darmstadt region.
