© ECapoe
© ECapoe
1 Heller - Francis I
| Copper | 2.31 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I of Lorraine (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1765 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.31 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Ornated, crowned coat of arms of Lorraine with ribbons, value (1) in shield below.
Date and mintmark divided below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 (1) 64
W I
Edge
Plain
Comment
Franz was son of Leopold Duc de Lorraine, and married Maria Theresia (1736), thus creating the Habsburg-Lorraine family.Similar coins with Hungarian mintmarks, see on below link
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Austrian Empire, minted during the reign of Francis I (1759-1765), is that it was one of the first coins to feature a standardized design across all Austrian coins. Prior to this, coins from different regions of the empire had their own unique designs, but Francis I introduced a new currency system that included a standardized obverse (front) side featuring the emperor's portrait, and a standardized reverse (back) side featuring the denomination and a wreath. This standardization made it easier for people to recognize and use coins across different parts of the empire.
