© Münzhandlung Dirk Löbbers
© Münzhandlung Dirk Löbbers
1 Heller ND
1540 year| Silver | 0.18 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Ulm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1181-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1540 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄420) |
| Currency | Gulden (1398-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.18 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#175308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Heller ND (1540) coin from the City of Ulm (German States) is notable for its unique design, which features a depiction of the city's patron saint, St. Michael, slaying a dragon. This image was a common motif in medieval art and symbolized the victory of good over evil. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of the City of Ulm, which features a shield with three diagonal stripes and a crown above it. The use of St. Michael and the city's coat of arms on the coin highlights the importance of religion and civic pride in the region during the 16th century.
