© 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 - Louis VIII
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
TIMORE ET AMOR
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1760
AK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Louis VIII 1742 coin 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 in the mid-18th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the decline of feudalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this time, as well as the growing influence of the Enlightenment and its emphasis on reason, science, and progress.
