© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
12 Kreuzer - Ernest Louis
1705 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with value, date and mintmasters initials within circle.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1705, during the reign of Ernest Louis, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1678 to 1739. This was a period of significant economic growth and development in the region, with the establishment of new trade routes and the expansion of industry. The coin itself is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time, and its design features the image of Ernest Louis, as well as the coat of arms of Hesse-Darmstadt. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, offering a glimpse into the history and culture of this region during a time of great change and progress.
