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½ Reichsthaler – Hesse

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1819–1820

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: William I

Currency:

Thaler

(1803—1840)

Subdivision: ½ Reichsthaler = 1⁄28 Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 26.5 mm

Weight: 11.14 g

Silver weight: 8.36 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 75% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #567

Numista: #108301

Value

Bullion value: $23.75

Obverse

Description:

Bust right, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

WILHELM I. KURF. S. L. Z. HESSEN. G. H. V. FULDA.

Translation:

William I, Elector of Hesse, Landgrave of Hesse, Grand Duke of Fulda.

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Denomination and date within laurel wreath.

Inscription:

EIN

HALBER

THALER

1819

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:KUR HESS: LAND MÜNZE

Legend:

KUR HESS: LAND MÜNZE

Translation:

Hessian State Coin

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Kassel	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1819	—	—
1820	—	—

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