Gulden 1848 ""Freedom of the press"" (Hesse-Darmstadt, Louis III)
Photo by: Fritz Rudolf Künker, Lübke & Wiedemann
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,900)
- Weight10,61 g
- Pure silver (0,307 oz) 9,549 g
- Diameter31 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
Description
- CountryHesse-Darmstadt
- PeriodLouis III
- DenominationGulden
- Year1848
- RulerLouis III (Grand Duke of Hesse)
- MintDarmstadt
- PurposeCommemorative and collectible
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Hesse-Darmstadt Gulden 1848 ""Freedom of the press"". This silver coin from the times of Louis III struck at the Darmstadt Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1015 sold at the Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung GmbH auction for EUR 1,200. Bidding took place October 16, 2025.
How much is the silver coin of Louis III Gulden 1848 ""Freedom of the press""?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin Gulden 1848 ""Freedom of the press"" is 550 USD for regular strike and 840 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology.
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The information on the current value of the Hesse-Darmstadt coin Gulden 1848 ""Freedom of the press"" is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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