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⅙ Thaler - William II, 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 | 1833-1846 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#55207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Denomination, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KURFÜRSTENTHUM HESSEN
6
EINEN
THALER
84 EINE FEINE MARK
Edge
Smooth incuse inscription
Lettering: + GOTT BESCHIRME UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The 1830s and 1840s saw the rise of industrialization and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for currency. As a result, the Hesse-Cassel government decided to introduce a new currency, the Thaler, which was divided into six equal parts, with this coin being one of those parts. This coin was also made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it weighed 5.32 grams, making it a substantial coin. Despite the changes that were taking place, the coin still featured the traditional image of William II, Frederick William, who was the ruler of Hesse-Cassel at the time. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the economic and political shifts that were occurring in Germany during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 46346 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 599000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 528000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 624000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 558000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 228000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 1404000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 138000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 6132 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 95000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅙ Thaler - William II, Frederick William 1833-1846 coin.
