1 Ducat - William VIII 1737-1740 front 1 Ducat - William VIII 1737-1740 back
1 Ducat - William VIII 1737-1740 photo
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1 Ducat - William VIII

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
William VIII (1736-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1737-1740
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198817
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and framed round arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg 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 VIII, who was the Count of Hanau-Münzenberg from 1737 to 1740. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and the German states were in the process of forming their own independent governments. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.5 grams, was a symbol of the economic and political power of the County of Hanau-Münzenberg during this time of transition.