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2 Ducats - Ernest Louis
1704 year| Gold (.986) | 6.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1678-1739) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Landgravial coat-of-arms surmounted by five crested helmets; Order of Golden Fleece below; date and mintmaster’s initials across lower field.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Ernest Louis 1704 coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "E" in the center, which represents the initial of the ruler, Ernest Louis. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
