1 Heller (Copper pattern strike) 1852 front 1 Heller (Copper pattern strike) 1852 back
1 Heller (Copper pattern strike) 1852 photo
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1 Heller Copper pattern strike

1852 year
Copper - 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States)
Period
Free City (1372-1866)
Type
Pattern
Year
1852
Value
1 Heller (1⁄480)
Currency
Gulden (1838-1866)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#104762
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
HELLER
1852

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller (Copper pattern strike) 1852 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Copper is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern strike, meaning it was created as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design, but it was ultimately rejected or not adopted for circulation. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece for collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.