© 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 year| Silver | 28.76 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Philip I (1509-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1564 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Guldengroschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.76 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central shield of Hessian lion divide date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WAS. GOT. BESCHERT. BLEIBET. VNERWERT:
6 4
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hessen, minted in 1564 during the reign of Philip, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols associated with the ruling family, this coin bears an image of a wild boar, which was a popular game animal among the nobility in the region. This unique design choice was likely intended to showcase the landgraviate's rich natural resources and the importance of hunting as a symbol of power and prestige.
