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1 Pfennig - Louis IX
| Copper | 1.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis IX (1768-1790) Louis X (1790-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1797 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt features an image of Louis IX, also known as Louis the Great, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1789 to 1797. He was a member of the House of Hesse-Darmstadt, a noble family that ruled the region for centuries. The coin's design was inspired by the coat of arms of the House of Hesse-Darmstadt, which featured a lion and a shield with the family's motto, "Furchtlos und treu" (Fearless and loyal). The coin's obverse side features the image of Louis IX, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Hesse-Darmstadt. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in German history and coinage.
