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3½ Gulden – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1854

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Louis III

Currency:

Gulden

(1837—1872)

Subdivision: 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 43,000

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 37.12 g

Silver weight: 33.41 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #335

Numista: #31282

Value

Bullion value: $93.07

Obverse

Description:

Ludwig III, bust facing left.

Inscription:

LUDWIG III GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

KORN

Translation:

LUDWIG III GRAND DUKE OF HESSE

CORN

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Ferdinand Korn

Reverse

Description:

Crowned and mantled coat of arms.

Inscription:

* 3½ GULDEN VII EINE F. MARK 2 THALER *

VEREINS 1854 MÜNZE

Translation:

3½ Gulden VII Eine F. Mark 2 Thaler

Union 1854 Coin

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Lettering:CONVENTION * VOM * 30 JULY * 1838 *

Legend:

CONVENTION * VOM * 30 JULY * 1838 *

Mints

Name	Mark
Darmstadt	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1854	—	43,000

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