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3 Heller - Charles
| Copper | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1728 |
| Value | 3 Hellers (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
5-line inscription in center wtih denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* III *
HELLER
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ.
1726
Comment
LANDGR with GR very small is common on both 1726 and 1728.Interesting fact
The 3 Heller coin from Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of Charles, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1726 to 1728. The coin was made of copper and had a diameter of 24mm. It featured an image of Charles on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the region and was valued at 3 Heller, which was a significant amount at the time. It's interesting to note that the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel was a small state in what is now modern-day Germany, and the fact that they had their own currency speaks to the level of autonomy and independence that the region had during that time period. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of copper, which was a relatively inexpensive material, suggests that the coin was intended for everyday use and was not a high-denomination coin.
