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1 Vereinsthaler - Frederick William I
| Silver (.900) | 18.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1847-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1865 |
| Value | 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN VEREINSTHALER XXX EIN PFUND FEIN
18 63
Edge
Lettering: ~ GOTT ~ MIT ~ UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Vereinsthaler was introduced as a standardized currency across various German states, including the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel), in an effort to simplify trade and commerce. This coin, bearing the image of Frederick William I, was a symbol of the unification efforts that were taking place during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 CP | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 CP | 37000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 CP | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 CP | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 32416 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 CP | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 CP | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Vereinsthaler - Frederick William I 1858-1865 coin.
