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5 Thalers - William II and Frederick William
1847 year| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KURFÜRSTENTHUM HESSEN
V / THALER / 1847
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers coin from Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1847, just a few years before the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership in 1871. At the time, the Electorate of Hesse was an independent state within the German Confederation, and the coin was used as a symbol of the state's economic and political power. The fact that it was made of gold and had a relatively high denomination of 5 Thalers suggests that it was an important coin for trade and commerce within the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | 1438 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 and Frederick William 1847 coin.
