© 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 Jagd Dukat ND
| Gold (.986) | 6.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1739-1768 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.82 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stag and dogs
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALLALI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Louis VIII (Jagd Dukat) ND (1739-1768) coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a unique hunting scene on the reverse side, which is why it's also known as the "Jagd Dukat" (Hunt Ducat). The coin's design was created by the artist Johann Christian Bieling, and it shows Louis VIII, the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, on horseback, surrounded by hunting dogs and attendants, with a dead deer lying at his feet. This design was meant to symbolize the Landgrave's passion for hunting and his role as a powerful ruler.
