1 Heller (Hand heller) ND (1363-1407) front 1 Heller (Hand heller) ND (1363-1407) back
1 Heller (Hand heller) ND (1363-1407) photo
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1 Heller Hand heller ND

 
Silver 0.46 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Wertheim (German States)
Count
Eberhard I (1355-1373) John I (Johann I) (1373-1407)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1363-1407
Value
1 Heller (½)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301557
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fork-end cross with dots at ends.

Comment

If this coin belongs to Wertheim is still not proven. Some sources also link this coin to Donauwörth and to Wimpfen.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the County of Wertheim is that it features a unique design element - a hand holding a shield with the county's coat of arms. This design was used on many coins from the region during this time period and has become a distinctive feature of Wertheim's currency.