1 Kreuzer - Louis IX
1771 year| Billon (.187 silver) | 0.59 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis IX (1768-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1771 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Billon (.187 silver) |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials between palm wreath.
Lettering:
I
KREUZER
1771
A.K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "L" (for Louis IX) surrounded by a wreath, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during Louis IX's reign.
