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© Sincona AG
2 Ducats - Louis VIII Silver pattern strike ND
1750 year| Silver | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis VIII (1739-1768) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1568-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Deer being surrounded by 3 dogs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALLALI
Engraver: Anton Schäfer
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats - Louis VIII (Silver pattern strike) ND (1750) from Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) made of Silver weighing 7 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1750, which was during the reign of Louis VIII, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1739 until his death in 1768. This was a time of great political and social change in Europe, with the rise of the Enlightenment and the decline of feudalism. The coin's design and minting process would have been influenced by these broader historical trends, making it a fascinating piece of history.
