Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel 1 Albus - William VI, 1653 – 1659

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Albus = 12 Heller
Year 1653 – 1659
Ruler William VI (1637–1663)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 1.35
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Albus = 12 Heller from Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel. Issued from 1653 to 1659. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.35 g.

Obverse
Crowned W in palm wreath divides date.
Reverse
Crowned Hessian lion, mintmaster initials below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1659 IGB —
1658 IGB —
1657  —
1657 .o. —
1657 AG —
1657 GB —
1657 IGB —
1656 AG —
1655 AG —
1654 AG —
1653 AG —

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