© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Thalers - William I
| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William I (1803-1807, 1813-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1817-1819 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 THALER
1817
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - William I 1817-1819 from Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of William I, who was the Elector of Hesse-Cassel from 1817 to 1819. During this period, the German states were experiencing economic difficulties and political instability, which led to the creation of the German Confederation in 1815. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the economic challenges of the time, as gold coins were seen as a stable store of value and a symbol of wealth and power. Despite the challenges of the time, the 5 Thalers - William I 1817-1819 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | 2352 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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