2 Pfennigs - Louis IX 1776 front 2 Pfennigs - Louis IX 1776 back
2 Pfennigs - Louis IX 1776 photo
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2 Pfennigs - Louis IX

1776 year
Copper 3.35 g 22.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Louis IX (1768-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1776
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄180)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.35 g
Diameter
22.6 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139221
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

4-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*2*
PFENNIG
1776
.R.F

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennigs - Louis IX 1776 coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) is interesting because it features a portrait of Louis IX, also known as Louis the Great, who was a prominent figure in German history and a symbol of wisdom and justice.