1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1621-1622 front 1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1621-1622 back
1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1621-1622 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Teston - Philip Moritz

 
Silver - 28 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
Philip Maurice (1612-1638)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1622
Value
1 Teston (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198797
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned four-fold arms divide date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Teston coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg, made of silver, features an image of Philip Moritz, the Count of Hanau-Münzenberg, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. The coin was minted in 1621-1622, during Philip Moritz's reign, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and the use of silver as the material were not only a reflection of the county's wealth and power but also a symbol of the count's authority and influence in the region.