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1 Goldgulden - William V
| Issuer | Hesse-Cassel |
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| Year | 1631-1632 |
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| Currency | Thaler |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by the quartered arms of Hesse-Cassel, displaying the Hessian lion and the naegelein (carnation) of Ziegenhain among other dynastic quarterings, all within a plain shield. The date is split to either side of the shield, with the numerals 16 to the right and 3Z (i.e. 1632) to the left. The surrounding Latin legend, separated by pellets and a star ornament, reads WILHELM • D • G • LAND • HASS • C • C • D • Z • E • N, identifying the ruler as Wilhelm (William V) by the grace of God, Landgrave of Hesse, Count of Catzenelnbogen, Diez, Ziegenhain, and Nidda. The entire design is enclosed within a rope or twisted inner border and a beaded outer rim, characteristic of hammered German gold coinage of the early seventeenth century. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the personal impresa of Landgrave William V: a tall palm tree bowed under a heavy weight or stone, yet resilient, flanked by two small chapel or church structures at the base, with radiating sunbeams descending from above onto the scene. This emblematic device alludes to the motto of humility and divine support encircling the design. The surrounding Latin legend reads * VNO • VOLENTE • HVMILIS • LEVABOR, translating as 'By the will of One, though humble, I shall be raised.' The legend is separated by pellets and a star ornament, enclosed within the same rope inner border and beaded outer rim as the obverse, consistent with the hammered technique employed at the Kassel mint. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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