1 Ducat - William VI ND (1651) front 1 Ducat - William VI ND (1651) back
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1 Ducat - William VI ND

1651 year
Gold (.986) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
William VI (1637-1663)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1651
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#268304
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mountain with miner in mine, heart and sun above, clouds and storm flanking

Script: Latin

Lettering: WIEDER MACHT UNDT LIST • MEIN FELS GOTT IST •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - William VI ND (1651) from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) 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 VI, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1637 until his death in 1663. During his reign, Hesse-Cassel experienced significant economic growth and became a major player in the European trade and commerce. The coin itself is made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.48 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.