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12 Kreuzer - Louis VIII
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1745-1759 |
| Value | 12 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#102698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials. Legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XII // KREU // TZER // 1746 // A*K*
PRINCEPS HERSFELD:COMES IN CATT:
Comment
Schütz 2966.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzer coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during the reign of Louis VIII, who was the last Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt before the territory was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia in 1866.
