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1⁄24 Thaler - William IX
| Billon | 1.49 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William IX (1785-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1802 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler = 1 Groschen |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Denomination, date below, mintmaster's initials in exergue
Lettering:
24
EINEN
THALER
1793.
F.
Engraver: Dietrich Flalda
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th and early 19th centuries saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of feudalism, and the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was no exception. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for standardized currency in the region, as well as the increasing influence of trade and commerce.
