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1 Heller

1744 year
Copper 0.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Augsburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1276-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1744
Value
1 Heller (1⁄960)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.48 g
Size
12.5 mm
Shape
Square with angled corners
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#318796
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lily cross; in the upper corner a rosette, in the middle divided year, in the lower two horseshoes.

Script: Latin

Comment

Forster# 544
Vetterle# 1744.5

Interesting fact

The 1 Heller 1744 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VII, who was struggling to maintain his power and influence in the face of growing competition from other European powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.