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¼ Ducat - William VIII
1752 year| Gold (.986) | 0.875 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William VIII (1751-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1752 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (0.875) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.875 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 52
¼
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - William VIII 1752 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 1752, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the European economy and the value of gold coins like the ¼ Ducat. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
