1 Pfennig - Louis V 1623 (1596-1626) front 1 Pfennig - Louis V 1623 (1596-1626) back
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1 Pfennig - Louis V

1623 (1596-1626) years
Silver 0.35 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Louis V (Ludwig V) (1596-1626)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623 (1596-1626)
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄360)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.35 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#163014
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Uniface

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the region and led to a period of economic instability. Despite this, the coinage of Hesse-Darmstadt remained consistent, with the 1 Pfennig coin being minted throughout this period. This coin is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Hesse-Darmstadt during a time of great upheaval.