1 Heller - William I
| Copper | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William I (1803-1807, 1813-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1817-1820 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄384) |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
HELLER
1818.
*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) made of Copper and weighing 1.5g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of William I, who was the first Elector of Hesse to bear the title "King of the Romans" since the Middle Ages. This title was granted to him by the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis II, in 1803, and it reflects the significant political and military power that Hesse-Cassel held during that time. The coin's design, featuring William I's portrait and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms, symbolizes the Electorate's independence and sovereignty.
