© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Heller - Frederick August III Gold pattern strike
1779 year| Gold (.986) | 2.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination above date
Mint letter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
HELLER
1779
C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller - Frederick August III (Gold pattern strike) 1779 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1779, just a few years before the French Revolution, which would have a profound impact on the political and social landscape of Europe. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Frederick August III, who was the last Elector of Saxony and the first King of Saxony, highlighting the shift in power and influence that was taking place during this time period.
