1 Groschen - Louis II

Features

Issuer Landgraviate of Hessen (German States)
Landgrave Louis II (Ludwig II) (1458-1471)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1458-1471
Value 1 Groschen (1⁄16)
Currency Guldengroschen
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
228851
References Schütz II# 311.2
Artur Schütz; 1996. Die hessischen Münzen des Hauses Brabant / Teil 2. 1308-1509. Peus, Frankfurt, Germany.

Obverse

Rampant Hessian lion left with shielded arms of Nidda.

Script: Latin

Reverse

Cross with lilly ends in quatrefoil, shielded arms of Ziegenhain above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: H / E / S

Mint

Kassel, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1458-1471) 

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