Leitwolf

⅙ Thaler – Electorate of Hesse

Context

Years: 1833–1846

Country: Germany

Issuer: Electorate of Hesse

Ruler: Frederick William

Currency:

(1803—1840)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,279,478

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 5.32 g

Silver weight: 2.66 g

Thickness: 1.47 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #590

Numista: #55207

Value

Bullion value: $7.30

Obverse

Inscription:

WILH. II. KURF. U. FRIEDR. WILH. KURPR. U. MITTREG.

Script: Latin

Inscription:

KURFÜRSTENTHUM HESSEN

6

EINEN

THALER

84 EINE FEINE MARK

Translation:

Electorate of Hesse

6

One

Thaler

84 One Fine Mark

Script: Latin

Language: German

Smooth incuse inscription

Legend:

+ GOTT BESCHIRME UNS

Name	Mark
Kassel	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1833	—	46,346
1834	—	599,000
1835	—	810,000
1836	—	528,000
1837	—	624,000
1838	—	558,000
1839	—	228,000
1840	—	6,000
1841	—	192,000
1842	—	1,404,000
1843	—	138,000
1844	—	6,132
1845	—	95,000
1846	—	45,000

⭐ Somewhat Rare