© Historisches Museum Frankfurt
© Historisches Museum Frankfurt
1 Heller Klippe; Pattern
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1749-1776 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#404444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 17 57
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller (Klippe; Pattern) 1749-1776 from Free city of Augsburg (German States) made of Gold is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who was instrumental in introducing new currency reforms across the Holy Roman Empire. The Pattern 1 Heller was one of the first coins to be minted under these reforms, and it featured a unique design that was meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Free City of Augsburg. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely used in circulation and was instead kept as a collector's item or used for ceremonial purposes. Today, the Pattern 1 Heller is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
