© Eppli
© Eppli
½ Thaler - William IX
1789 year| Silver (.875) | 9.56 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William IX (1785-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 9.56 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, denomination and year surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN HALBER THALER.
17 D.F. 89·
Translation: D.F. = Dietrich Heinrich Fulda (mintmaster)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the emergence of new ideas about democracy and individual rights, which would eventually lead to the French Revolution in 1789. Against this backdrop, the production of coins like the ½ Thaler, which were used for everyday transactions, took on a new significance, as they represented the power and authority of the ruling monarchs and their ability to shape the economic and political landscape.
