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2 Gulden – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1845–1847

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Louis II

Currency:

Gulden

(1837—1872)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 344,000

Material

Diameter: 36 mm

Weight: 21.21 g

Silver weight: 19.09 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #321

Numista: #20260

Value

Bullion value: $53.18

Obverse

Description:

Ludwig II bust left, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

LUDWIG II GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

C.VOIGT

Translation:

LUDWIG II GRAND DUKE OF HESSEN

C.VOIGT

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Reverse

Description:

Crowned coat of arms flanked by lions, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

ZWEY GULDEN

1847

Script: Latin

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Darmstadt	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1845	—	44,000
1846	—	270,000
1847	—	30,000

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