1 Heller Hohlringheller ND

The Heller coin from the Free City of Kempten was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I, who was trying to standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. The Heller was a new denomination introduced by Maximilian, and it was meant to be equal in value to the Pfennig, which was the standard unit of account in the Empire. Despite the efforts at standardization, the Heller coin from Kempten still maintained some unique features, such as its silver content and the city's coat of arms on the reverse side. This coin is a fascinating example of the complex currency system of the time and how different regions and cities were trying to adapt to changing economic conditions.

• medieval
• early modern
• hre