1 Thaler - Philip 1537-1539 (1529-1540) front 1 Thaler - Philip 1537-1539 (1529-1540) back
1 Thaler - Philip 1537-1539 (1529-1540) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Philip

 
Silver 28.47 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen (German States)
Landgrave
Philip I (1509-1567)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1537-1539 (1529-1540)
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Guldengroschen
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.47 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#355472
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Hessian lion divides date in circle, 4 small shields of arms divide legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SI. DEVS NOBIS(C) Q(V)IS: CO NT(RA) NO(S).
15 38

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philip the Magnanimous, the Landgrave of Hesse, on one side, and the Hessian coat of arms on the other.