© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Heller
| Copper | 2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1782 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value between stars, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 1 *
HELLER
1782
Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design features the Imperial Eagle on one side and the Frankfurt coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the city's status as a free imperial city within the empire. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Heller coin played an important role in the local economy and was used for everyday transactions in Frankfurt. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of European currency.
