© G Axelsson (CC BY-NC-SA)
© G Axelsson (CC BY-NC-SA)
1-½ Heller - Frederick I
1746 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1746 |
| Value | 1½ Heller (1⁄256) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#152631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * 1½ * HELLER SCHEIDE MUNTZ
Comment
Type 1: Back side with crowned curly FR with the beam on F going through R.Type 2: Back side with crooked curly FR with the beam on F crossed over R.
Interesting fact
The 1-½ Heller coin from Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was the first king of Sweden to also rule Hesse-Cassel. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured the same obverse (front) design, but with different reverse (back) designs. The reverse of this particular coin features the coat of arms of Hesse-Cassel, which includes a lion and a griffin. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a brief period in history when two different countries were united under the same ruler.
