2 Heller - William II
| Copper | 2.35 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Regent | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1831-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1833 |
| Value | 2 Heller (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Name and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*2*
HELLER
1831
*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Heller coin from the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of William II, who was the Elector of Hesse and King of Prussia from 1831 to 1833. During his reign, there was a significant increase in industrialization and trade, which led to a growing need for a standardized currency. The 2 Heller coin was one of the coins that were introduced during this time to meet this need, and it was used widely in the Electorate of Hesse and other parts of Germany.
