© Leitwolf
© Leitwolf
½ Thaler - William I
| Silver (.750) | 11.14 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William I (1803-1807, 1813-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1820 |
| Value | ½ Reichsthaler = 1⁄28 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 11.14 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN
HALBER
THALER
1819
Edge
Lettering: KUR HESS: LAND MÜNZE
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) minted between 1819 and 1820 features an interesting design element. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of William I, the Elector of Hesse, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a departure from the typical designs used on coins of the time, which often featured generic images of rulers or symbols of power. Instead, the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms was a nod to the region's history and heritage, and added a unique touch to the coin's design.
