© 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 Thaler - Maurice
1593 year| Silver | 29.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Maurice I the Learned (1592-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1593 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central shield of Hesse, 3 ornate helmets above, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSILIO. ET. VIRTVTE. ANNO. DNI. 1593
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted in 1593 during the reign of Maurice, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the soldiers of the Hessian army during the Thirty Years' War. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency, which was essential for the war effort. This coin is a testament to the importance of currency in facilitating military operations and the impact it had on the lives of soldiers and civilians during times of conflict.
