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20 Kreuzers - Louis I
| Silver (.583) | 6.68 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1806-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1809 |
| Value | 20 Kreuzer = ⅙ Conventionsthaler = ⅖ South German Gulden |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Hessian crest crowned and surrounded by the name and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60 STUCK EINE FEINE MARK
18 09
20
R. F.
Engraver: Remigius Fehr
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Kreuzers coin from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis I, who was the first Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt and ruled from 1807 to 1809. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Hesse-Darmstadt, became independent territories. The coin's design, which features an image of Louis I on one side and the Hesse-Darmstadt coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in the region at the time.
