© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Louis VIII
1760 year| Gold (.986) | 6.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.62 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in arc of 7 shields, date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1760
AK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Louis VIII 1760 coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as only genuine gold coins would have a small hole in the center. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and ensure the coin's value.
