2 Heller - William I 1816-1820 front 2 Heller - William I 1816-1820 back
2 Heller - William I 1816-1820 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

2 Heller - William I

 
Copper - 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel)
Prince elector
William I (1803-1807, 1813-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1820
Value
2 Heller (1⁄192)
Currency
Thaler (1803-1840)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#44627
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*2*
HELLER
1816.
*

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Heller - William I 1816-1820 from Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The early 19th century saw the rise of industrialization and the emergence of new national states, which led to the need for new forms of currency that could facilitate trade and commerce. The 2 Heller coin, which was minted in the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel), a region in central Germany, reflects this historical context and serves as a reminder of the complex economic and political transformations that were taking place during this time period.