Landgraviate of Hessen 1 Groschen - Louis II, 1458 – 1471
Information
Country
Landgraviate of Hessen
Landgraviate of Hessen
Currency
Guldengroschen
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1458 – 1471
Ruler
Louis II (Ludwig II)
(1458–1471)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.85
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Landgraviate of Hessen. Issued from 1458 to 1471. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 1.85 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant Hessian lion left with shielded arms of Nidda.
- Reverse
- Cross with lilly ends in quatrefoil, shielded arms of Ziegenhain above.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1458-1471) | — |
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