© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
½ Ducat - Frederick I
1748 year| Gold (.986) | 1.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left with crown above, date separated to the side and denomination below in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 48
HALB · DVC ·
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Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was the first king of Sweden to also rule Hesse-Cassel. This coin was used as a means of payment in both Sweden and Hesse-Cassel, highlighting the close economic ties between the two regions during that time.
