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6 Kreuzers – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1864–1867

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Louis III

Currency:

Gulden

(1837—1872)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 194,190

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 2.46 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Billon (35% Silver)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #346

Numista: #133072

Obverse

Description:

Crowned heraldic shield.

Inscription:

GR.HESSISCHE SCHEIDEMÜNZE

Translation:

Hessian small change coin

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Denomination and date inscribed within oak wreath.

Inscription:

6

KREUZER

1864

Script: Latin

Edge

Recessed squares

Mints

Name	Mark
Darmstadt	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1864	—	52,450
1865	—	39,020
1866	—	42,770
1867	—	59,950

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