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1 Goldgulden - Moritz
| Gold (.986) | 3.20 g |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Maurice I the Learned (1592-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1626 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Conjoined shields of Eppstein, Frankenstein, Itter and Plesse.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · HASS : 16Z4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many German states, including Hesse-Cassel, were struggling to rebuild their economies and maintain their independence in the face of powerful neighboring states. Despite these challenges, the Hesse-Cassel mint was able to produce high-quality coins like the 1 Goldgulden, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the region.
