© 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 VI Weidenbaumtaler
1637 year| Silver | 57.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William VI (1637-1663) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1637 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#339491 |
|---|---|
| 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: IEHOVA VOLENTE HUMILIS LEVABOR
Translation: Jehovah willing, I will lift up the lowly.
Comment
Initials LH obverse are those of Lubertus Hausmann, mintmaster in Kassel 1635-1640.Though struck in William's name, he was only 8 years old in 1637, and his territories were administered by his mother, Amalie ELizabeth of Hanau-Munzenberg, acting as regent until 1650. She successfully waged war to regain Marburg, which had been lost by her husband.
Interesting fact
The 1637 Weidenbaumtaler coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is notable for its unique design, featuring a portrait of William VI on one side and a depiction of a weeping willow tree on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the sorrow and hardship that the people of Hesse-Cassel faced during the Thirty Years' War, which took place from 1618 to 1648. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Johann Salomon Weidenbaum, who was commissioned by William VI to create a coin that would reflect the difficult times the region was facing. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
