1 Ducat - John Reinhard III 1721-1731 front 1 Ducat - John Reinhard III 1721-1731 back
1 Ducat - John Reinhard III 1721-1731 photo
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1 Ducat - John Reinhard III

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Lichtenberg (German States)
Count
John Reinhard III (Johann Reinhard III) (1685-1736)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1721-1731
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#404916
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned oval 7-fold arms within Order chain, date divided below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOM. MVNTZ. LICH .ET . OCHS. M. ETAD. H. ARG.
17 31

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from County of Hanau-Lichtenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John Reinhard III, who was a prominent figure in the German States and played a significant role in shaping the region's economy and politics during his rule from 1721 to 1731. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists today.