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¼ Ducat - Charles ND
1720 year| Gold (.986) | 0.86 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Swan on pedestal right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CANDIDE ET CONSTANTER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Charles ND (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 0.86 grams makes it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
