© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat - William IX Marriage
1764 year| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Mary (1760-1765) |
| Count | William IX (1760-1803) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two palm branches over 9-Line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F. CONIVGIO
S.W.H.L.C:
HAN. CUM.
S.W.C. DAN. P
STAB. DEV.
RPR. SEN.
NEO. HAN.
1764.
I.I.E.
Engraver: Charlotte Rebecca Damiset
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - William IX (Marriage) 1764 coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of William IX, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg, to Princess Caroline of Hesse-Kassel in 1764. The coin features an image of the couple on the obverse side, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "WILHELM IX. GRAF VON HANAU" (William IX, Count of Hanau). The reverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the House of Hanau, with the motto "SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM" (Blessed be the name of the Lord) above it. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
