10 Heller


Nickel	3 g	18.9 mm

Description

Issuer	Austrian Empire
Emperor	Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1892-1911
Value	10 Hellers (0.10)
Currency	Crown (1892-1918)
Composition	Nickel
Weight	3 g
Diameter	18.9 mm
Thickness	1.25 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#2086
Rarity index	4%

Reverse

Value above date at center of ornate shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
1911

Engravers: Anton Scharf, Rudolf Neuberger

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Year 1895 was minted also in 1906 after production restart.

Interesting fact

The 10 Heller coin from the Austrian Empire, made of Nickel and weighing 3 grams, is interesting because it was used during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916. This period saw the rise of nationalism and the decline of empires, and the coin's design reflects this turmoil. The obverse side features the imperial crown and the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side shows the denomination and the year of minting. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the 10 Heller coin is a fascinating piece of history that offers a glimpse into the complex political and economic landscape of early 20th-century Europe.