© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
⅙ Thaler - William II and Frederick William
| Silver (.500) | 5.32 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1845-1847 |
| Value | ⅙ Reichsthaler = 1⁄84 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KURFURSTENTHUM HESSEN
6
EINEN
THALER
1847
84 EINEN FEINE MARK
Edge
Lettering: + GOTT BESCHIRME UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel). The coin was issued jointly under the reign of William II and Frederick William, who were both members of the House of Hesse-Kassel, a powerful noble family that ruled the region for centuries. However, their rule was marked by conflicts with the local population and the neighboring states, which eventually led to the Electorate's annexation by Prussia in 1866. Despite this tumultuous history, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 19th-century Europe.
