3 Heller - William V 1530-1537 front 3 Heller - William V 1530-1537 back
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3 Heller - William V

 
Silver 0.5 g 14.3 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Henneberg-Schleusingen (German States)
Count
William IV (1480-1559)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1530-1537
Value
3 Hellers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
14.3 mm
Thickness
0.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150405
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Ruler: Wilhelm V

Note: Ref. Sch#1166. Uniface. Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Heller coin from the County of Henneberg-Schleusingen is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the early 16th century, during the Protestant Reformation, which was a period of significant religious and cultural change. Additionally, the County of Henneberg-Schleusingen was a small territory within the Holy Roman Empire, which was a powerful and influential political entity at the time. The coin's minting was likely influenced by the political and religious tensions of the time, and it serves as a small but fascinating window into the complex history of Europe during this period.