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1 Hand Heller ND
| Silver (.545) | 0.56 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwäbisch Hall (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1300 |
| Value | 1 Heller = 1⁄12 Schilling = 1⁄240 Pfund Heller |
| Currency | Heller |
| Composition | Silver (.545) |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Cross with point at each end.
Comment
The Royal mint of Schwäbisch Hall was opened by Emperor Friedrich I. Barbarossa (1122-1190).The name Heller comes from the word Häller, in other words meaning a coin minted in Schwäbisch Hall and was first mentioned in 1189.
Coins weighing 0.4 gram instead of 0.55 gram have a lower silver content and were minted in the 14th century.
Variant (fingers with details):
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Hand Heller coin from Schwäbisch Hall is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the late medieval period, a time when trade and commerce were becoming increasingly important, and cities like Schwäbisch Hall were growing in wealth and influence. The coin's silver content and small denomination made it a practical and widely used form of currency for everyday transactions, reflecting the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1250-1300) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Hand Heller ND (1250-1300) coin.
