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1 Heller "Hand heller" - Rupert I ND
| Silver | 0.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Upper Palatinate (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count palatine | Rupert I (Ruprecht I) (1353-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1390 |
| Value | 1 Heller (½) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross with fork end with dots within circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Heller "Hand heller" coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized hand grasping a small shield, which gives the coin its name. This distinctive feature was used to symbolize the authority and power of the ruler, Rupert I, who was the Count Palatine of the Upper Palatinate region in Germany during the 14th century. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Rupert's rule was strong and secure, much like a firm hand grasping a shield.
