1 Thaler - Maurice 1593-1595 front 1 Thaler - Maurice 1593-1595 back
1 Thaler - Maurice 1593-1595 photo
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1 Thaler - Maurice

 
Silver 28.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Maurice I the Learned (1592-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1593-1595
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.59 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#355655
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. 1594

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted between 1593 and 1595, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of a lion and a griffin, symbolizing the power and strength of the region.