© 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 ND
1717 year| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation 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#268289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion in a square, crowned EL monogram four times around
Script: Latin
Lettering: EL EL EL EL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ernest Louis ND (1717) coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "E" in the center, which represents the initial of the ruler, Ernest Louis. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a prized collector's item for numismatists.
