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3 Heller - Charles
1713 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1713 |
| Value | 3 Hellers (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Date at top, denomination in border in center.
Lettering:
1713
* 3 *
Comment
Slg. Fiorino 922, Müller 2489
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the early 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit coins, as the alloy had a unique color and texture that was difficult to replicate.
