© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1 Heller
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1744-1747 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross divides date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from the Free City of Augsburg was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Charles VII, who was instrumental in introducing new currency reforms across the Holy Roman Empire. The 1 Heller coin was one of the first coins to be minted under these reforms, which aimed to standardize currency across the empire and promote trade and commerce. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Free City of Augsburg on one side and the imperial eagle on the other. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was a relatively inexpensive metal that was widely available and easy to work with. Despite its humble origins, the 1 Heller coin played an important role in the economy of the time and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
