1 Heller "Hohlringheller; Vierschildheller" - Adolphus II of Nassau ND (1462-1475) front 1 Heller "Hohlringheller; Vierschildheller" - Adolphus II of Nassau ND (1462-1475) back
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1 Heller "Hohlringheller; Vierschildheller" - Adolphus II of Nassau ND

 
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
Archbishop
Adolphus II (Adolf II) (1462-1475)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1462-1475
Value
1 Heller (½)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307301
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Slg. Pick 29

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Heller "Hohlringheller; Vierschildheller" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Adolphus II of Nassau, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1462 to 1475. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.28 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the German States and is still considered a valuable collector's item today.