½ Thaler - William V 1621 front ½ Thaler - William V 1621 back
½ Thaler - William V 1621 photo
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½ Thaler - William V

1621 year
Silver 14.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Hersfeld (German States)
Administrator
William V of Hesse-Kassel (1617-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1621
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.58 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154135
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Facing open hand raised from clouds below, all-seeing eye in palm, fore and middle fingers raised vertically, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIDE • SED • CUI • VIDE •

Interesting fact

The ½ Thaler coin from the Abbey of Hersfeld, minted in 1621 during the reign of William V, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted. It is considered a prized addition to any collection of German States coins.