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2 Thalers - William V
1634 year| Silver | 56.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William V the Stable (1627-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Palmtree in storm, town in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .IEHOVA.VOLENTE.HUMILIS.LEVABOR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - William V 1634 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. This coin was minted as a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in trade and commerce during this time period. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 56.86 grams suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time.
