© 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 - William IV
1572 year| Silver | 29.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William IV (1567-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate 5-fold arms of 5 Rhenish princes, date divided above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA. NO(.)RHEN. ELEC(T). PRINC. CONSOCI.
15 7Z
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) made of Silver weighing 29.02 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of William IV in 1572, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the region. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from this time period and region, and its preservation in such good condition is a testament to its historical significance. Additionally, the coin's design features the coat of arms of Hesse-Cassel, which is a unique and intricate symbol of the region's history and culture.
