1 Heller - Frederick August III 1778-1806 front 1 Heller - Frederick August III 1778-1806 back
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1 Heller - Frederick August III

 
Copper 0.9 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1806
Years
1778-1806
Value
1 Heller (1⁄576)
Value
1 Heller (1⁄576)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Copper
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.9 g
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
17 mm
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56890
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Denomination above date
Mint letter

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
Heller

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of Frederick August III, who was the last Elector of Saxony and the first King of Saxony. He ruled from 1778 to 1806 and was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Saxon state. The coin was made of copper and weighs 0.9 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the German States.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1805 H 1123000 - - - - - -
1806 H 7948 - - - - - -

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