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1 Heller - William V
| Copper | 1.65 g | 20.75 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nassau-Dietz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William V (Willem V) (1751-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1791 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 20.75 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date.
Lettering: I ꟾ HELLER ꟾ SCHEIDE ꟾ MUNTZ ꟾ 1791
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 1.55-1.80g.Interesting fact
The 1 Heller coin from the Principality of Nassau-Dietz, minted during the reign of William V (1766-1791), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the House of Nassau, the ruling dynasty of the principality.