4 Heller 1670-1759 front 4 Heller 1670-1759 back
4 Heller 1670-1759 photo
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4 Heller

 
Copper 1.65 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1670-1759
Value
4 Hellers (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler (1504-1798)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.65 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#25283
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Eagle between stars on top of three-line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REICHS
STAT. ACH
IIII

Comment

1670, Kr 195.70.4 (aachen-muenzen.com)


Reverse, different head (with ornaments)
1757, Kr 196.57.1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Heller coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1658 to 1705. During this period, the Empire was facing challenges from the growing power of neighboring nations, such as France and Sweden, and was also dealing with the aftermath of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany. Despite these challenges, the Free Imperial City of Aachen was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the 4 Heller coin is a testament to the city's economic and cultural significance during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1670  150000 - - - - - -
1671  80000 - - - - - -
1676  150000 - - - - - -
1678  60000 - - - - - -
1681  60000 - - - - - -
1685  100000 - - - - - -
1686  60000 - - - - - -
1687  20000 - - - - - -
1688  200000 - - - - - -
1690  50000 - - - - - -
1691  30000 - - - - - -
1713  40000 - - - - - -
1715  50000 - - - - - -
1716  200000 - - - - - -
1732  20000 - - - - - -
1734  150000 - - - - - -
1737  300000 - - - - - -
1738  350000 - - - - - -
1741  120000 - - - - - -
1742  120000 - - - - - -
1743  800000 - - - - - -
1744  800000 - - - - - -
1745  600000 - - - - - -
1751  800000 - - - - - -
1752  200000 - - - - - -
1753  200000 - - - - - -
1754  500000 - - - - - -
1757  300000 - - - - - -
1758  300000 - - - - - -
1759  150000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Heller 1670-1759 coin.