2 Gulden - Louis II 1845-1847 front 2 Gulden - Louis II 1845-1847 back
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2 Gulden - Louis II

 
Silver (.900) 21.21 g 36 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
1845-1847
Value
2 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
21.21 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#20260
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms supported by two lions, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZWEY GULDEN
1847

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Gulden - Louis II 1845-1847 coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Louis II, the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, on one side, and the coat of arms of Hesse-Darmstadt on the other. This design was created by the artist, Christian Friedrich Tritt, and it's considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1845  44000 - - - - - -
1846  270000 - - - - - -
1847  30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Gulden - Louis II 1845-1847 coin.