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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Louis III
1854 year| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis III (Ludwig III) (1848-1877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark (3.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 3½ GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER *
VEREINS 1854 MÜNZE
Edge
Lettering: CONVENTION * VOM * 30 JULY * 1838 *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt. The coin was introduced in 1854, just a few years after the formation of the German Customs Union (Zollverein) in 1834, which aimed to create a unified economic zone across the German states. The coin's design, featuring Louis III on one side and the Hesse-Darmstadt coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and cultural ties between the Grand Duchy and the rest of Germany during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 43000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 III 1854 coin.
