1 Heller - John Frederick I (Kipper) 1621-1622 front 1 Heller - John Frederick I (Kipper) 1621-1622 back
1 Heller - John Frederick I (Kipper) 1621-1622 photo
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1 Heller - John Frederick I Kipper

 
Copper 0.5 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Duke
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1608-1628)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1622
Value
1 Heller (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#133914
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value in 3 lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CCC / XXX / VI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Heller coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it features an image of John Frederick I, also known as "Kipper," who was the Duke of Württemberg from 1608 to 1622. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the nickname "Kipper" was given to him because of his habit of biting his coins to test their authenticity. This coin is a rare example of a coin from that time period and region, and it is highly sought after by collectors.