© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Maurice Klippe
1594 year| Silver | 28.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Maurice I the Learned (1592-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.67 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355686 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Maurice (Klippe) 1594 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it features a unique "klippe" or "cut" design, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted in Hesse-Cassel during this time period. The klippe design involves a small cut or notch in the rim of the coin, which was added to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin could be easily identified as authentic. This feature is rare in coins from this time period and makes the 1 Thaler - Maurice (Klippe) 1594 a valuable and interesting collector's item.
