© 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 ND
1750 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 | 1750 |
| 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#268299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: SINCERE & CONSTANTER
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, minted in 1750 during the reign of Louis VIII, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of gold with a purity of .986, the coin weighs only 3.48 grams, making it one of the lightest gold coins in circulation at the time. This is likely due to the coin's small diameter of 17mm, which allowed for a thinner planchet and therefore a lighter weight. This unique combination of gold content and weight makes the 1 Ducat coin from Hesse-Darmstadt a fascinating piece for collectors and historians alike.
