1 Heller - Frederick August III (Pattern) 1779-1799 front 1 Heller - Frederick August III (Pattern) 1779-1799 back
1 Heller - Frederick August III (Pattern) 1779-1799 photo
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1 Heller - Frederick August III Pattern

 
Silver 2.5 g 16 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
Pattern
Type
Pattern
Years
1779-1799
Value
1 Heller (1⁄576)
Years
1779-1799
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.5 g
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
16 mm
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#294508
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination, date and mint letter

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
Heller
1780
C.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller - Frederick August III (Pattern) 1779-1799 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Silver weighing 2.5g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and revolution, and features an image of Frederick August III, the Elector of Saxony, on one side and a crowned shield with the Saxon coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period and offers a glimpse into the political and economic climate of the German States during this tumultuous era.