¼ Ducat - Ernest Louis 1705 front ¼ Ducat - Ernest Louis 1705 back
¼ Ducat - Ernest Louis 1705 photo
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¼ Ducat - Ernest Louis

1705 year
Gold (.986) 0.87 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1705
Value
¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.87 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154638
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms in oval cartouche, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Ernest Louis 1705 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt 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 transition from feudalism to capitalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the growing influence of trade and commerce during this time, as well as the increasing importance of national identity and the desire for distinctive currency.