3 Heller - Charles 1721-1725 front 3 Heller - Charles 1721-1725 back
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3 Heller - Charles

 
Billon (.274 silver) 0.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1721-1725
Value
3 Hellers (1⁄128)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.274 silver)
Weight
0.45 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#262623
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Date at top, denomination in border in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
(Date)
* 3 *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1721 to 1725. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and many German states, including Hesse-Cassel, began to issue their own coins. The 3 Heller coin was one of the first coins minted by Hesse-Cassel, and it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a significant piece of history, reflecting the economic and political shifts that were taking place in Europe during the early 18th century.