3 Heller - John Gottfried II of Guttenberg

One interesting fact about the 3 Heller coin featuring John Gottfried II of Guttenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Bishop Johann Gottfried II, who was known for his efforts to modernize the economy and infrastructure of the Bishopric of Würzburg. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins, and it reflected the growing influence of the silver standard in European currency at the time.

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