© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Goldgulden - William V
1638 year| Gold (.986) | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William V the Stable (1627-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree in storm, 4 houses
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEO • VOLENTE • HUMILIS • LEVABOR •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - William V 1638 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. This coin was minted as a result of the need for a stable currency during this time of upheaval.
