© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Heller Gold pattern strike
| Gold | 0.82 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1731-1739 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eight-armed cross with rosette in center.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller (Gold pattern strike) 1731-1739 from Free city of Augsburg (German States) made of Gold weighing 0.82 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Charles VI, who was trying to centralize power and create a more uniform currency system across the Holy Roman Empire. The Augsburg Heller was one of the first coins to be minted in gold, and it was intended to be used as a standardized currency throughout the empire. Despite its intended use, the coin was not widely accepted and its value fluctuated greatly due to the changing economic conditions of the time. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.
