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6 Pfennigs - Ernest Louis
1735 year| Copper | 3.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1735 |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denominaiton in gothic frame within surrounding legend.
Lettering: ANNO DOMINI 1735
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features an image of Ernest Louis, the ruling Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1732 until his death in 1739. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the image of Ernest Louis on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent ruler. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively inexpensive metal at the time, the coin was still carefully crafted and designed to be visually appealing, reflecting the importance of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt as a political and economic power in the German States during the 18th century.
