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10 Gulden - Louis II

 
Gold (.904) 6.85 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Grand duke
Louis II (Ludwig II) (1830-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1840-1842
Value
10 Gulden (25⁄6)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1806-1837)
Composition
Gold (.904)
Weight
6.85 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#82155
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned and draped arms with date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEHN GULDEN
H18 42R

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Gulden - Louis II 1840-1842 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 II, who was the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1840 until his death in 1842. During his reign, there was a movement towards economic and political unity in Germany, which ultimately led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political shifts that were taking place in Germany during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1840 CH-VR 17000 - - - - - -

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