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1 Heller - Francis Josias
| Copper | 0.66 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1759 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and denomination.
Lettering:
1
SAAL
FELDER
HELLER
1755
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM# 52.2 without ornaments to the sides of the numeral 1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld is that it features an image of Francis Josias, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved and many German states, including Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, became independent territories. The coin's design reflects the shift in power and the emergence of new national identities during this period.
