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1 Heller "Elisabeth-Heller" - William II ND
| Silver | 0.38 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hessen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William II (1493-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1509 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄384) |
| Currency | Guldengroschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
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Comment
The pictured church is the St. Elizabeth's Church in Marburg, built between 1235 and 1400 to hold the relics of the saint.
Hoffm. 251
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Heller "Elisabeth-Heller" coin is that it was minted during the reign of William II, who was the Landgrave of Hessen from 1485 to 1509. The coin features an image of St. Elisabeth, the patron saint of the Landgraviate of Hessen, on one side, and the coat of arms of the House of Hesse on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.38 grams.