1 Heller
Copper | 1.1 g | 19 mm |
Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
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Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1814-1837 |
Value | 1 Heller (1⁄480) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 1.1 g |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Thickness | 0.8 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#9155 |
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Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination in two lines, numeral "one" written in Roman letter "I," rosettes on sides of "I" , date below, rosette at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
HELLER
1816
*
Edge
Plain
Comment
The earliest publication about varieties is given in a lot description of an action.
Münzzentrum Auction 96 edited by Heinz-W. Müller, Cologne 10-12 September 1998 on p. 168 gives without photos:
Lot 5079. Cu-Heller, 1818, 1819, 1820 (2 var.), 1821 (3 var.), 1822. AKS 30, J. 10. 8 Stück ss 50.- [sold 45DM].
1821
Obverse
Die I.1 - 2 rows by 3 feathers in tail.
Die I.2 - 2 rows of feathers in tail: upper raw - 2 feathers, lower row - 1 feather.
Die II.1 - feathers in tail without rows , tail narrow, wings close to legs, narrow outer feathers in wings.
Die II.2 - feathers in tail without rows , tail narrow, wings close to legs, wide outer feathers in wings.
Die III - feathers in tail without rows , tail wide, wings high from legs.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.