1 Heller - Frederick
| Copper | 0.62 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1780-1826) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1804-1806 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄1152) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1759-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#35975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
The 1 Heller coin from Saxe-Hildburghausen features an image of Frederick, the ruling duke from 1804 to 1806, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Frederick's reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the German states. Despite being a small denomination, the 1 Heller coin was an important part of everyday transactions in the region and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
