© 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 - William IX
1768 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William IX (1760-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1768 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1768
IIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - William IX 1768 from County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of William IX, who was the last count of Hanau-Münzenberg before it was annexed by the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel in 1768. This coin was likely minted as a way to promote trade and commerce within the region, and its gold content and intricate design would have made it a valuable and prestigious currency at the time.
