1 Heller - Maria Theresia 1768-1780 front 1 Heller - Maria Theresia 1768-1780 back
1 Heller - Maria Theresia 1768-1780 photo
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1 Heller - Maria Theresia

 
Copper 1.1 g 16.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Burgau (Austrian States)
Margravine
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1768-1780
Value
1 Heller (1⁄480)
Currency
Austro-Hungarian Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
16.4 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#127244
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Value, date and mint mark on 4 lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
HELLER
date
G

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin minted in the Günzburg workshop (different G)
1 Heller = 1/8 Kreuzer = 1/480 Gulden = 1/720 ThalerAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

The 1 Heller coin from the Margraviate of Burgau (Austrian States) featuring Maria Theresia, minted between 1768 and 1780, is interesting because it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, yet it was still designed with intricate details and ornamentation, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of the time.