© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Heller Silver pattern strike
1774 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#205361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
HELLER
1774
FEIN SILB:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller (Silver pattern strike) 1774 from Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the city of Frankfurt, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and foliage. The reverse features a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, holding a shield with the city's coat of arms. This design was created by the artist Johann Christian Bauer, who was commissioned by the city to create a new coinage system. Despite being a pattern coin, it was never adopted as an official currency, and only a few examples were struck, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
