1 Albus - William V 1628-1637 front 1 Albus - William V 1628-1637 back
1 Albus - William V 1628-1637 photo
Obverse © Zoelles

1 Albus - William V

 
Silver 1.82 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
William V the Stable (1627-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1628-1637
Value
1 Albus (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.82 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254221
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters symbol.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted during the reign of William V (1628-1637), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the Hesse-Cassel region.