4 Heller - Louis IV 1596 front 4 Heller - Louis IV 1596 back
4 Heller - Louis IV 1596 photo
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4 Heller - Louis IV

1596 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg (German States)
Landgrave
Louis IV (1567-1604)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1596
Value
4 Heller = ½ Groschen (1⁄42)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#231454
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb in baroque frame divides 1/Z - G/4Z - f.B.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Heller coin from Landgraviate of Hessen-Marburg is that it was minted during the reign of Louis IV, who was the first Hessian ruler to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the traditional title of "Count of Hesse." This coin, minted in 1596, features Louis IV's name and title in Latin on one side, and the Hessian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare example of early modern coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.