1 Thaler - William V (Weidenbaumtaler) 1636-1637 front 1 Thaler - William V (Weidenbaumtaler) 1636-1637 back
1 Thaler - William V (Weidenbaumtaler) 1636-1637 photo
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1 Thaler - William V Weidenbaumtaler

 
Silver 29.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
William V the Stable (1627-1637)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1636-1637
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.15 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#196148
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Willow tree surrounded by lightning, clouds and storm, in the background five houses, above the shining name of Jehovah.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IEHOVA VOLENTE HUMILIS LEVABOR *

Comment

Slg. Fiorino 632

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - William V (Weidenbaumtaler) coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a large tree, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and branches, with the denomination "1 Thaler" inscribed at the bottom. This design is known as the "Weidenbaumtaler" (Willow Tree Taler) and was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of William V of Hesse-Cassel.