1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1614-1620 front 1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1614-1620 back
1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1614-1620 photo
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1 Teston - Philip Moritz

 
Silver 6.6 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
Philip Maurice (1612-1638)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1614-1620
Value
1 Teston (⅙)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.6 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65633
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned four-fold arms within cicle, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA.NOVA.ARC.TVTELAE.HANOVICAE.1619

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Teston coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "P M" (for Philip Moritz) located above the coat of arms on the obverse side of the coin. This subtle detail highlights the importance of the ruler and the significance of his reign during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1614  12000 - - - - - -
1615  3000 - - - - - -
1618  16000 - - - - - -
1619  34000 - - - - - -
1620  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Teston - Philip Moritz 1614-1620 coin.