6 Heller - Frederick I 1733-1750 front 6 Heller - Frederick I 1733-1750 back
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6 Heller - Frederick I

 
Silver - 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel)
Landgrave
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1730-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1733-1750
Value
6 Hellers (1⁄64)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173705
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

3-line inscription with denomination and date. Stars flanking the VI and a small diamond atop.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VI
HELLER
1743

Comment

Lots of variation in the size of details between years and sometimes within the same year.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government of Hesse-Cassel. This coin, made of silver, was a standard circulation coin during his reign from 1733 to 1750 and features an image of Frederick I on one side and the Hesse-Cassel coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1733  134000 - - - - - -
1736  374000 - - - - - -
1737  263000 - - - - - -
1738  141000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Heller - Frederick I 1733-1750 coin.