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3 Heller - William VIII
| Copper | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | William VIII (1751-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 3 Hellers (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*III*
HELLER
SCHEIDE
MUNTZ
Comment
Different obverse monogram varieties exist, this one had wider gap in the middle. and appears to have been struck on a smaller flanA. KOIFMAN JR.
Interesting fact
The 3 Heller coin from Hesse-Cassel was minted during the reign of William VIII, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1751 until his death in 1761. The coin features an image of William VIII on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other. It was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. Interestingly, the 3 Heller coin was not only used as a means of payment within Hesse-Cassel but also in other parts of Germany and even in some neighboring countries. This highlights the importance of Hesse-Cassel as a economic and political power in the region during that time.
