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10 Gulden - Louis I

 
Gold (.904) 6.85 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Grand duke
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1806-1830)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1826-1827
Value
10 Gulden (25⁄6)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1806-1837)
Composition
Gold (.904)
Weight
6.85 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82349
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned and draped arms, in legend date and denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEHN GULDEN
H18 26R

Engraver: Hector Roessler

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Gulden - Louis I 1826-1827 coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis I, who was the first Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt and ruled from 1826 to 1827. During his reign, he implemented several reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of Thalers and Gulden with a new system based on the Gold Standard. This coin, made of gold (.904) and weighing 6.85g, was part of the new currency system and was used widely in the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1826 HR 1700 - - - - - -
1827 HR 1705 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Gulden - Louis I 1826-1827 coin.