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3½ Gulden – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1839–1842

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Louis II

Currency:

Gulden

(1837—1872)

Subdivision: 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,365,770

Material

Diameter: 40 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: #310

Numista: #44630

Value

Bullion value: $94.50

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Ludwig II, left-facing.

Inscription:

LUDWIG II GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

ST

Translation:

LUDWIG II GRAND DUKE OF HESSE

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Rudolf Stadelmann

Reverse

Description:

Name, date, oak crown.

Inscription:

* 3 ½ GULDEN * 2 THALER *

VII EINE FEINE MARK

VEREINS

MÜNZE

1841

Translation:

* 3 ½ GULDEN * 2 THALER *

VII ONE FINE MARK

UNION

COIN

1841

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
1839	—	23,970
1840	—	367,600
1841	—	687,800
1842	—	286,400

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