© G Axelsson (CC BY-NC-SA)
© G Axelsson (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Heller - Frederick I
| Copper | 0.86 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1731-1744 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄384) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.86 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
4-line inscription including denomination, state and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
SCHMALK
HELLER
1743
Comment
There are a lot of variations of the hellers from Schmalkalden. There are three main versions of the monogram and one with a mirror of the monogram.For a complete list of the copper coins of Schmalkalden : "Beiträge zur Münzkunde in Hessen-Kassel 12", "Schmalkalder Pfennige und Heller", Wieland Jung 1984
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the state's economy and infrastructure. The coin's design features an image of Frederick I on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the state's sovereignty and the ruler's authority. Despite being made of copper, a relatively common metal at the time, the coin's design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
