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1 Thaler - William V Weidenbaumtaler
1637 year| Silver | 28.72 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William V the Stable (1627-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1637 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.72 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large willow tree being blown in thunderstorm and struck with lightning; village buildings and churches on either side; radiate YHWH in Hebrew (tetragrammaton) above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VNO · VOLENTE · HuMILIS · LEVABOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - William V (Weidenbaumtaler) 1637 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols commonly found on coins, this coin features a depiction of a weidenbaum, or willow tree, which gives the coin its name. This design was chosen to commemorate the Landgrave William V's love of nature and his efforts to promote the planting of trees in the region.
