© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Albus - William IV
| Silver | 2.88 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William IV (1567-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1591-1592 |
| Value | 2 Albus (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.88 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#365395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate Hessian helmet, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VALET. Z. ALBOS. VEL. Z4. OB(V)(U)LOS. HASSIACOS
15.91
Interesting fact
The 2 Albus coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted between 1591 and 1592, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the House of Hesse.
