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1 Heller - Francis Josias
| Copper | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Regent | Frederick III of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (Friedrich III von Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg) (1748-1755) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1754 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#98431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
HELLER
O.V.
WEIMAR
1750
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach 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 and upheaval in Europe, as the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved and many German states, including Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, gained greater autonomy. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Heller coin played an important role in the economy of the duchy and was used in everyday transactions by the people living there.