Lot 2125
German States - Hesse-Cassel. 2 Talers, 16Z9-TS. Dav & Sond-314A; Schütz-762; Hoffm. 879. 57.4 grams. Mintmaster TS (Terentius Schmid, 1621-1634). Wilhelm V, 1627-1637. Helmeted arms with TS above. Legend: (Star) WILHELMUS. D. G. LAND. HASSIAE. ADMIN. HIRS. COM. C. D. Z. E. N. Reverse Tree in storm, wind, lightning and showers, sun above with Hebrew "JEHOVAH". Legend: DEO. VOLENTE. HUMILIS. LEVABOR. ANNO. 16Z9 Star. Sharply struck with attractive toning. Very Rare. NGC graded EF-45.
Landgrave was a title used in the Holy Roman Empire comparable to a count, who had feudal duty directly to the Holy Roman Emperor. His jurisdiction stretched over a sometimes quite considerable territory. A landgrave was not subservient to an intermediate power like a Duke, a Bishop or Count Palatine. The title survived from the times of the Holy Roman Empire (first records in Lower Lotharingia from 1086 on). A landgrave usually exercised sovereign rights. His decision-making power was comparable to that of a Duke.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
David Cassel Collection.
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