1 Heller - Charles Augustus 1790 front 1 Heller - Charles Augustus 1790 back
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1 Heller - Charles Augustus

1790 year
Copper 1 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States)
Duke
Charles Augustus (Karl August) (1758-1815)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1790
Value
1 Heller (1⁄576)
Currency
Thaler (1741-1870)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#419229
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The emblem of Saxony in the centre with text above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S.W.U.E.
L.S.T.

Unabridged legend: Sachsen Weimar und Eisenach

Comment

Johann Leonhard Stockmar was mint master from 1789-1831

Interesting fact

The 1 Heller coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, issued in 1790 during the reign of Charles Augustus, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the duchy.