© 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
1564 (1564-1572) years| Silver | 28.77 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Philip I (1509-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1564 (1564-1572) |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Guldengroschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.77 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central shield of Hessian lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WAS. GOT(T). BESCHERT. BLEIBET. VNERWERT:
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hessen, minted during the reign of Philip 1564 (1564-1572), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the ruling family, the coin bears an image of a lion holding a shield with the initials "P" and "L" on either side. This design was meant to represent the alliance between the House of Hesse and the House of Leiningen, which was an important political and military alliance at the time. This unique design makes the coin stand out among other coins of the period and adds to its historical significance.
