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6 Kreuzers - Louis I
| Billon (.343 silver) | 2.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1806-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1820 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Billon (.343 silver) |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* SCHEIDEMÜNZE *
6
KREU
ZER
1819
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1819-1820, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars, which had a significant impact on the German states. The coin's mintage was a result of the efforts to standardize currency across the German states and promote economic unity. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of Louis I, the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, who played an important role in the politics and cultural development of the region during his reign.
