1 Heller - Louis II 1847 front 1 Heller - Louis II 1847 back
1 Heller - Louis II 1847 photo
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1 Heller - Louis II

1847 year
Copper 1.33 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Grand duke
Louis II (Ludwig II) (1830-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1847
Value
1 Heller (1⁄480)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1872)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.33 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
0.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#128807
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 HELLER 1847

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Heller coin from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, minted in 1847 during the reign of Louis II, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the region and its ruling dynasty.