1 Heller - John I Möhrchen ND
| Silver | 0.19 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Cleves (Cleves, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I (Johann I) (1448-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1448-1481 |
| Value | 1 Heller (½) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.19 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#174088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from the Duchy of Cleves, featuring John I (Möhrchen), was minted during a time of great economic change in the region. The coinage reform of 1448, which introduced this coin, aimed to stabilize the currency and promote trade in the region. The use of silver in the coin's production also signified the growing importance of silver mining in the region, which became a significant economic driver for the Duchy of Cleves in the centuries that followed.