© 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 Thalers - William V Weidenbaumtaler
1637 year| Silver | 58.46 g |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William V the Stable (1627-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1637 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large willow tree being blown in thunderstorm and struck with lightning; village buildings and churches on either side; radiate YHWH in Hebrew (tetragrammaton) above.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: 🟌 VNO * VOLENTE * HUMILIS * LEVABOR
Translation: God willing I will lift the lowly
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - William V (Weidenbaumtaler) 1637 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "Weidenbaum" or "Tree of Life" motif on the reverse side. This design depicts a tree with branches that spread out from the center, symbolizing the connection between life and the natural world. The use of this motif on the coin was a deliberate choice made by the ruler, William V, who was known for his interest in alchemy and the mystical arts. The inclusion of the Weidenbaum motif on the coin was believed to imbue it with spiritual significance and to reflect the ruler's belief in the interconnectedness of all things.
