© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat - Louis VIII Hirschdukat ND
1740 year| Gold (.986) | 3.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Deer to the left, houses in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WARD ICH VERRATHEN
Comment
Dukat coin handed out as a hunting prize.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Hirschdukat) ND (1740) coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) is interesting because 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 reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy of Hesse-Darmstadt and increase trade with other regions. The coin itself is made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.37 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
