© 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 II
| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1823 |
| 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#268279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 THALER
1823
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - William II 1821-1823 from Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of William II, who was the Elector of Hesse-Cassel from 1821 until his death in 1823. During his reign, William II implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old Thaler currency with the Goldgulden. This coin, which was made of gold (.900) and weighed 6.65 grams, was part of this new currency system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists seeking it out for its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 1142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 1140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Thalers - William II 1821-1823 coin.
