3 Heller - William VIII 1755 front 3 Heller - William VIII 1755 back
3 Heller - William VIII 1755 photo
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3 Heller - William VIII

1755 year
Copper 5.05 g 25.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
William VIII (1751-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1755
Value
3 Hellers (1⁄128)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.05 g
Diameter
25.80 mm
Thickness
1.40 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52739
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Denomination with date at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✶III✶
HELLER
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
1755

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 3 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel, minted in 1755 during the reign of William VIII, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Hesse-Cassel region.