© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Thalers - William II and Frederick William
| Gold (.900) | 13.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1841 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KURFÜRSTENTHUM HESSEN
X / THALER / 1838
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel). The coin was introduced in 1838, just a year after the death of the previous ruler, William II, and features both him and his son, Frederick William, on its obverse side. This coin was minted as part of a series of currency reforms aimed at stabilizing the Hessian economy and aligning it with the emerging German Empire. Despite its gold content and value, the coin was not widely accepted outside of Hesse-Cassel, and its use was eventually discontinued in favor of the Prussian thaler. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and political history of 19th-century Germany.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | 126 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Thalers - William II and Frederick William 1838-1841 coin.
