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4 Heller - William II
| Copper | 7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | William II (1821-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1831 |
| Value | 4 Heller (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1803-1840) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*4*
HELLER
1824
*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Heller coin from the Electorate of Hesse (Hesse-Cassel) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of William II, who was the Elector of Hesse-Cassel from 1821 to 1831. During this period, the German states were in the process of adopting a new currency, the Vereinsthaler, which was introduced in 1857. This coin was one of the last issues of the old Hessian currency before the transition to the new currency.
