1 Schnapphahn - William V ND (1540-1543) front 1 Schnapphahn - William V ND (1540-1543) back
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1 Schnapphahn - William V ND

 
Silver 6.5 g -
Description
Issuer
United duchies of Jülich-Kleve-Berg (German States)
Duke
William (1539-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1540-1543
Value
1 Schnapphahn
Currency
Thaler (1521-1609)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#434356
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate 7-fold arms, 4 helmets above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN DEO SPES MEA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Schnapphahn - William V ND (1540-1543) from United duchies of Jülich-Kleve-Berg (German States) made of Silver weighing 6.5 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The United Duchies of Jülich-Kleve-Berg were a collection of territories in the Lower Rhine region that were ruled by the same dynasty, and this coin was minted during the reign of William V, who was the Duke of Jülich-Kleve-Berg from 1540 to 1543. This time period saw significant changes in the region, including the Protestant Reformation and the rise of the Habsburg Empire, which had a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of the region. Despite these changes, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region during this time.