© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Carolin - Ernest Louis
1733 year| Gold (.770) | 4.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1733 |
| Value | ½ Carolin (5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.770) |
| Weight | 4.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned monograms in cruciform, value at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OCCULTA PATEBUNT
EL EL EL EL
V
1733
Interesting fact
The ½ Carolin coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1733, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the German states and their economies. Despite the challenges of this time period, the ½ Carolin coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, with its value based on the gold standard. This fact highlights the importance of responsible monetary policies and the role of gold as a stable store of value, even during times of economic uncertainty.
