© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
¼ Ducat - Charles
1720 year| Gold (.986) | 0.875 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.875 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left separating the date.
Script: Latin
Comment
Hoffm. 1733Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Charles 1720 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the early 18th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new monetary systems. The ¼ Ducat was a significant denomination at the time, and its minting represented an important step in the standardization of currency across different regions. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 0.875g speaks to the coin's value and durability, making it a valuable collector's item today.
