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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis II
1844 year| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1844 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3 1/2 GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER
VEREINS 1844 MÜNZE
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: CONVENTION VOM * 30 JULY * 1838 *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Louis II, who was the last Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt before the territory was annexed by Prussia in 1866.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | 377000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis II 1844 coin.
