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1 Ducat - Louis VIII
| Gold (.986) | 3.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in arc of 7 shields, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Comment
Hoffm.3787Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Louis VIII 1760-1761 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis VIII, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1739 until his death in 1768. During his reign, Louis VIII implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 1 Ducat coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was widely used throughout the German States during this time period.
