© Caleb Shadis
© Caleb Shadis
¼ Kreuzer - William II and Frederick William
| Copper | - | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Province of Upper Hesse, Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1835 |
| Value | ¼ Kreuzer (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with denomination and date, denomination between rosettes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4
KREUZER
1835
Comment
Struck for circulation in Upper Hesse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Kreuzer coin from the Electorate of Hesse is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued in 1834-1835, a period when the Holy Roman Empire had recently been dissolved and the German states were in the process of forming the German Confederation. This coin, minted during the rule of William II and Frederick William, represents a unique moment in history when the old feudal system was giving way to modernization and centralization.
