2 Albus - Ernest Louis 1692-1708 front 2 Albus - Ernest Louis 1692-1708 back
2 Albus - Ernest Louis 1692-1708 photo
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2 Albus - Ernest Louis

 
Silver 1.89 g 22.29 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1692-1708
Value
2 Albus (1⁄15)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.89 g
Diameter
22.29 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#35893
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

Name and date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*II*
ALBUS
1693
I•A•R

Interesting fact

The 2 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, minted during the reign of Ernest Louis (1692-1708), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Hesse-Darmstadt region.