© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Ernest Louis Bicentenary of the Reformation
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Woman kneeling at altar, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAET AO IVBILAEVM II ECCL LVTH CEL P P
31 OCT
1717
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Reformation, which was a significant event in European history that marked the split between Protestantism and Catholicism. The coin features an image of Ernest Louis, the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, who was a prominent figure during this time period. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, reflect the importance and significance of this event in history.
