1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Silver pattern strike) ND (1750) front 1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Silver pattern strike) ND (1750) back
1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Silver pattern strike) ND (1750) photo
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1 Ducat - Louis VIII Silver pattern strike ND

1750 year
Silver 2.28 g 21.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Landgrave
Louis VIII (1739-1768)
Type
Pattern
Year
1750
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1568-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.28 g
Diameter
21.6 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154671
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion holding sword lying in front of weapons and armor.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENERIS VIRTUTE TUEBOR.

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Louis VIII (Silver pattern strike) ND (1750) from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1750, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which would have a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists.