© Leitwolf 2017
© Leitwolf 2017
⅙ Thaler - Frederick William I
| Silver (.520) | 5.35 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1847-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1856 |
| Value | ⅙ Reichsthaler = 1⁄84 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.520) |
| Weight | 5.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, at the bottom the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI EINEN THALER LXXXIV EINE F. M.
18 56
Edge
Smooth incuse inscription.
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel). The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Frederick William I in 1851, which aimed to standardize the currency and simplify trade across the region. The ⅙ Thaler coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system and it played an important role in facilitating economic transactions in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 29754 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 32500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 12500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 22122 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅙ Thaler - Frederick William I 1851-1856 coin.
