© M. Sander
© M. Sander
4 Heller - Charles
| Billon (.274 silver) | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1721 |
| Value | 4 Hellers (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.274 silver) |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination in center, date at bottom.
Lettering:
* IIII *
1721
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The early 18th century saw the rise of mercantilism, a economic system that emphasized the accumulation of wealth and power through trade and colonization. This movement led to the creation of new trade routes, the establishment of colonies, and the minting of new coins to facilitate trade. The 4 Heller coin, made of Billon and weighing 0.6 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and represents a small but significant part of the economic history of the time.
