© 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 Kreuzer - Louis VIII Gold Pattern
1740 year| Gold (.986) | 0.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
KREU
TZER
1740
GK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Kreuzer - Louis VIII (Gold Pattern) 1740 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis VIII, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1739 until his death in 1768. During his reign, Louis VIII implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The Pattern 1 Kreuzer - Louis VIII (Gold Pattern) 1740 is a rare and valuable coin that serves as a reminder of this important period in European history.
