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Denier Bracteate - Ernest Louis ND
| Billon | 0.18 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1678-1739 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.18 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier Bracteate - Ernest Louis ND (1678-1739) from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) made of Billon weighing 0.18 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ernest Louis, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1678 until his death in 1739. During his reign, Hesse-Darmstadt underwent significant economic and military reforms, which helped to strengthen the state's economy and increase its influence in the region. The coin itself is made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during this time period. Despite its small weight of 0.18 g, the coin was an important part of the economy of Hesse-Darmstadt and was used in everyday transactions.
