GERMANY. Hesse-Kassel. William IX (I), 1785-1803. Mining Taler 1796 (Silver, 41 mm, 28.00 g, 12 h), from the yield Bieber (Biebergemünd) mine. Variety with a broad head. Hanau or Kassel FH (mint master J. F. ==References== WILHELMUS IX.D:G:HASS:LANDG:COM:HAN Bare bust of Wilhelm IX (I) to right. Rev. X A FEINE MARCK / BIBERER - SILBER. above crowned coat of arms with two crowned lion supporters, 17-96 below. Hoffmeister 2700. Müller 2913b. Müseler 28.1/23a. Prince Alexander 1233. Sagittarius 2149. Vogelsang 712. An attractive and nicely toned example of this popular Mining Taler. Minor areas of weakness and tiny deposits, otherwise, good extremely fine. This lot can be shipped to a US address.