© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
1 Heller - Frederick II
| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1691-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1696 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄768) |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#135848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date within oak wreath.
Lettering:
GOTHA
UND
ALTENB
HELLER
1696
Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg from 1695 to 1696. During his reign, he introduced a number of reforms, including the creation of a new coinage system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the duchy's prosperity and economic growth under Frederick II's rule.
