3 Heller - Charles
1720 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 3 Hellers (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination in center, date at bottom.
Lettering:
* III *
1720
Interesting fact
The 3 Heller coin from Hesse-Cassel 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 that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production. Despite being made of an alloy, the 3 Heller coin from Hesse-Cassel was still considered a valuable and reliable form of currency in its time.
