2 Kreuzer - Louis VIII 1741-1744 front 2 Kreuzer - Louis VIII 1741-1744 back
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2 Kreuzer - Louis VIII

 
Billon 0.72 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Louis VIII (1739-1768)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1744
Value
2 Kreuzers (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.72 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.6 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#38692
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Value, date and mintmaster initials

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
KREU
TZER
1743
G·C·F·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1741 GCF - - - - - -
1744 AK - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kreuzer - Louis VIII 1741-1744 coin.