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1 Pfennig - Louis III
| Copper | 1.26 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis III (Ludwig III) (1848-1877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1872 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
1
PFENNIG
1868
Edge
Smooth with dots.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design, with the portrait of Louis III, the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, on one side, and the coat of arms of Hesse-Darmstadt on the other. This design was used for all coins minted during Louis III's reign, from 1857 to 1872, and it symbolizes the unity and strength of the Grand Duchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | 140400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 202080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 257130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 267720 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 311160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 323640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 190200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 278520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 317400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 296344 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 332160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 322120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 526220 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 322404 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 337630 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Louis III 1857-1872 coin.
