© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Louis IV Ausbeute
1588 year| Silver | 14.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Louis IV (1567-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central shield of Hesse, 3 ornate helmets above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ICH. GETRAWE...
Comment
Minted from silver ore found at the Gladenbach mines.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Louis IV (Ausbeute) 1588 from Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg (German States) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "L" (for Louis) above the crown on the obverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted during the reign of Louis IV, who was the Landgrave of Hessen-Marburg from 1567 to 1604. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and provenance of the coin, and highlights the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into its creation.
