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1 Ducat - Charles I
1720 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion rampant left holding sword and book, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RELIGIONEM · LIBERTATEMQVE · DEFENDO ·
1720
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles I 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 Ducat, specifically, was a widely used currency in Europe during this time and was considered a standard unit of account for many merchant transactions. This coin, in particular, was minted in the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, a region in present-day Germany that was known for its rich agricultural land and trade routes. The coin's gold content and weight also made it a valuable and reliable form of currency during this time.
