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1 Thaler - William VI Weidenbaumtaler
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William VI (1637-1663) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Palm tree in a storm struck by lightning, on top a sun with the Hebrew word "JEHOVAH", the date is at the end of the caption.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - William VI (Weidenbaumtaler) coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) made of Silver is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a large tree, known as the "Weidenbaum," which is surrounded by a legend that reads, "WILHELM VI D G LANDGRAF ZU HESSEN" (Wilhelm VI, Count of Hesse). This design was meant to symbolize the Landgraviate's prosperity and stability under Wilhelm VI's rule.
