© 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 - Philip
1552 year| Silver | 28.78 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Philip I (1509-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1552 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Guldengroschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5 small shields of arms, 2 above, 2 below, one in center in between 4 outer shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BESS. LAND. V. LVD. V. LORN. ALS. EN FALSCH. AID. GESCHWORN.
P SE D S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hessen is that it features an image of Philip I, also known as Philip the Magnanimous, who was the ruler of the region at the time the coin was minted in 1552.
