1 Albus / 12 Heller 1622-1624 front 1 Albus / 12 Heller 1622-1624 back
1 Albus / 12 Heller 1622-1624 photo
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1 Albus / 12 Heller

 
Silver 1.1 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Maurice I the Learned (1592-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1622-1624
Value
1 Albus (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#389839
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmet, 'TS' above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALB9. HASSIAC9. VALET. 1Z. OBUL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Albus / 12 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Landgrave Maurice of Hesse-Cassel, who ruled from 1622 to 1624. During this period, the Thirty Years War was raging across the continent, leading to widespread economic disruption and currency fluctuations. Despite these challenges, the Hesse-Cassel mint continued to produce high-quality coins like the 1 Albus / 12 Heller, which were used for everyday transactions and trade.