1 Heller - Simon August 1767-1768 front 1 Heller - Simon August 1767-1768 back
1 Heller - Simon August 1767-1768 photo

1 Heller - Simon August

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Simon August (1734-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1767-1768
Value
1 Heller (1⁄576)
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197598
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

6-line inscription with denomination and date.

Lettering:
*I*
HELLER
GR. LIPP:
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1767

Interesting fact

The 1 Heller coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold was minted during the reign of Simon August, who was the Count of Lippe-Detmold from 1767 to 1768. The coin was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring the Count's name and title on one side and the Lippe-Detmold coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.