1 Albus - William VI 1653-1659 front 1 Albus - William VI 1653-1659 back
1 Albus - William VI 1653-1659 photo

1 Albus - William VI

 
Silver 1.35 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
William VI (1637-1663)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1653-1659
Value
1 Albus (1⁄32)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.35 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143329
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned Hessian lion, mintmaster initials below.

Comment

Varieties exist

Interesting fact

The 1 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted during the reign of William VI (1653-1659), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the House of Hesse.