Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel ⅛ Thaler - Frederick I, 1737 – 1745

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Thaler - Frederick I
Year 1737 – 1745
Ruler Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720–1751)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Thaler - Frederick I from Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel. Issued from 1737 to 1745. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Crowned Hessian lion in a crowned oval shield with cartouche.
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials. Legend surrounding with a small flower on top. (I. K. M. I. S. stands for "Ihro Königl. Majestät in Schweden")

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1745  — Two flowers instead of mm L.R
1743 LR — With "LAND=MUNTZ" in legend
1738 LR 120K
1737 LR — Mintage included in KM# 427

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