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⅛ Thaler - Frederick I
1748 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials. Legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I · K · M · I · S · FURSTL · HESS · LANDMUNTZ ·
VIII
EIN
R · THAL ·
1748
I · C · B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was a prominent figure in the history of Hesse-Cassel. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the state's administration and economy. The coin itself is a reflection of the economic and political changes that were taking place in Hesse-Cassel during this time period.
