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4 Kreuzers - Louis IX
1759 year| Billon | 2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1759 |
| Value | 4 Kreuzer (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value within cartouche, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAND MÜNZ
*4*
KREU
ZER
E.G.F.
1759
Engraver: Eberhard Gregorius Fleischheld
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers - Louis IX 1759 coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1759, just a few years before the outbreak of the French Revolution, which would have a profound impact on the political and social landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin still features the traditional imagery and symbols of the time, including the portrait of Louis IX and the coat of arms of Hesse-Darmstadt. This coin serves as a small but fascinating window into the history of Europe during this tumultuous period.
