© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Ducats - Louis VIII
1754 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within ornate oval.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SINCERE ET CONSTANTER
17 54
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, made of Gold, is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Louis VIII, who was the last Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt before the territory was annexed by Napoleon's France in 1806. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
