© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Hellers Siege coinage
1645 year| Copper | 20.39 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1645 |
| Value | 3 Hellers (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.39 g |
| Size | 33 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#147486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Comment
F&S 3493 (described as 3 heller)Brettauer 3321
Struck during the 30 years war.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Hellers (Siege coinage) 1645 from City of Breslau (Silesia) made of Copper weighing 20.39 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic and political turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War (1618-1648) had caused widespread devastation and disruption to trade and commerce, leading to a shortage of coinage and the need for alternative forms of currency. The City of Breslau, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire, issued this coin as a temporary solution to address the shortage of currency. The use of copper as the material for the coin was also significant, as it was a more accessible and affordable metal than other metals like gold or silver, making it a more practical choice for everyday transactions.
