1 Heller (Silver pattern strike) 1740 front 1 Heller (Silver pattern strike) 1740 back
1 Heller (Silver pattern strike) 1740 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Heller Silver pattern strike

1740 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free city of Augsburg (German States)
Period
Free city (1276-1803)
Type
Pattern
Year
1740
Value
1 Heller (1⁄960)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#214487
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Maltese cross in cartouche.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Heller (Silver pattern strike) 1740 from Free city of Augsburg (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 crowned shield with the letters "S" and "A" on either side, while the reverse features a stylized eagle with a shield and a scroll. This design was created specifically for the Pattern 1 Heller and was never used on any other coin, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece for collectors.