© 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 IX
| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William IX (1785-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1801 |
| Value | 5 Thalers = 1 Pistole |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lion lying at front of crowned arms, flags at left, fasces and swords at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 THALER
1796
F
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - William IX 1791-1801 from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of William IX, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1785 until his death in 1801. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and the German states were in the process of reorganizing and modernizing their economies. The coin's gold content and its minting during this period of change make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
