1 Heller - Frederick


Copper	0.60 g	18 mm

Description

Issuer	Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (German States)
Margrave	Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1735-1763)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1749-1758
Value	1 Heller (1⁄360)
Currency	Thaler
Composition	Copper
Weight	0.60 g
Diameter	18 mm
Thickness	0.55 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#94087
Rarity index	64%

Reverse

5-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
BAYREU
THER
HELLER
1753

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Principality of Bayreuth (German: Fürstentum Bayreuth) or Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (Markgraftum Brandenburg-Bayreuth) was an immediate territory of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by a Franconian branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty. Since Burgrave Frederick VI of Nuremberg was enfeoffed with the Margraviate of Brandenburg in 1415/17, the Hohenzollern princes transferred the margravial title to their Franconian possessions, though the principality never had been a march. Until 1604 they used Plassenburg Castle in Kulmbach as their residence, hence their territory was officially called the Principality of Kulmbach or Margraviate of Brandenburg-Kulmbach until the Empire's dissolution in 1806.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Bayreuth is that it features an image of Frederick, the margrave who ruled the region from 1749 to 1758. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the margraviate. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of 18th-century Germany.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1752		-	-	-	-	-	-
1753		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Heller - Frederick 1749-1758 coin.