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1 Heller - Frederick William
| Copper | 1.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1843-1847 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Thaler (1841-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KURHESSISCHE
1
HELLER
1843
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Electorate of Hesse (German: Kurfürstentum Hessen), also known as Hesse-Kassel or Kurhessen, was a landgraviate whose prince was given the right to elect the Emperor by Napoleon.[1] When the Holy Roman Empire was abolished in 1806, its prince, William I, chose to retain the title of Elector, even though there was no longer an Emperor to elect. In 1807, with the Treaties of Tilsit, the area was annexed to the Kingdom of Westphalia, but in 1814, the Congress of Vienna restored the electorate.The state was the only electorate within the German Confederation. It consisted of several detached territories to the north of Frankfurt, which survived until the state was annexed by Prussia in 1866 following the Austro-Prussian War. It comprised a total land area of 3,699 square miles (9,580 km2), and its population in 1864 was 745,063.
Interesting fact
The Heller coin was used in the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) during the reign of Frederick William (1843-1847). It was a standard circulation coin and was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. The coin weighed 1.72 grams and had a diameter of 23.5 millimeters. Despite its small size and value, the coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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