© 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 VI
1652 year| Gold (.986) | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William VI (1637-1663) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sailing ship
Script: Latin
Lettering: VELA VENTIS HIS LEVANTUR
Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.43 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1652, during the reign of William VI, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1637 until his death in 1663. This was a period of significant upheaval in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the English Civil War (1642-1651) taking place around the same time. Despite these challenges, the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was able to maintain its independence and economic stability, and the 1 Goldgulden coin is a testament to the region's economic prosperity during this time.
