© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
2 Ducats - Charles ND
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1725-1730 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 6-fold arms with central shield of Hesse in baroque frame, no legend.
Engraver: Gabriel Leclerc
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Charles ND (1725-1730) 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 Charles, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1725 to 1730. During his reign, Charles implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 2 Ducats coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was widely used throughout Hesse-Cassel and beyond. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists seeking it out for its historical significance and rarity.
