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1 Pfennig - Louis I
| Issuer | Hesse-Darmstadt |
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| Year | 1811-1819 |
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| Thickness | 0.72 mm |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse lettering | + I + PFENNIG. 1819 + |
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Hesse-Darmstadt's Louis I navigated the Napoleonic reorganization of German states with considerable skill — the Landgraviate was elevated to a Grand Duchy in 1806 as a direct reward for siding with France. This small copper issue spans the period from Napoleon's peak to his final defeat, a stretch during which the Rhine Confederation collapsed and Hesse-Darmstadt was absorbed into the German Confederation without Louis losing his throne.
The multi-year span of this type reflects continuous die use rather than distinct annual emissions — AKS 95 pieces are frequently found without legible date, worn smooth from heavy petty commerce circulation.