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5 Thalers - William II and Frederick William
| Issuer | Hesse-Cassel |
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| Year | 1847 |
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| Weight | 6.65 g |
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| Obverse description | Crowned quartered arms of Hesse-Cassel displayed at center, surrounded by an ornate laurel and chain necklace wreath. The shield bears multiple heraldic quarterings including lions, stripes, and a cross, surmounted by an electoral crown. The circular legend around the periphery reads the joint titles of Elector William II and Co-Regent Frederick William, separated by a beaded inner border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Plain field bearing the bold Roman numeral V above the denomination THALER in large capital letters, with the date 1847 below. The circular legend KURFÜRSTENTHUM HESSEN arcs around the upper periphery, separated from the central device by a beaded inner border. The overall design is stark and typographic, with no additional ornament in the field. |
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