1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Jagddukat; Silver pattern strike) ND (1739-1768) front 1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Jagddukat; Silver pattern strike) ND (1739-1768) back
1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Jagddukat; Silver pattern strike) ND (1739-1768) photo
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1 Ducat - Louis VIII Jagddukat; Silver pattern strike ND

 
Silver 3.43 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Louis VIII (1739-1768)
Type
Pattern
Years
1739-1768
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.43 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154644
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALLES / IN DER / WELTTHUT MAN / VOR DAS / GELD

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Jagddukat; Silver pattern strike) ND (1739-1768) from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) made of Silver weighing 3.43 g is that it was minted during the reign of Louis VIII, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1739 until his death in 1768. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a silver pattern strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to create a detailed and intricate design. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.43 grams makes it a unique and interesting piece among other coins of its time.