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© eRBe56
1 Guter Heller - Adam Frederick of Seinsheim
| Copper | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Adam Frederick of Seinsheim (Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim) (1757-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1762 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
GUTER
HELLER
1761.
Interesting fact
The 1 Guter Heller coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg, which was minted between 1761 and 1762, features an image of Adam Frederick of Seinsheim, the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg at the time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 1 gram. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy in the German States during that period. It's a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the financial systems and trade practices of the time.
