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6 Heller - Frederick II
1770 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1770 |
| Value | 6 Hellers (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination and mint master on three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VI
HELLER
F.U.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Heller coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins that looked like they were made of silver, but were actually made of a less valuable metal. This helped to reduce the cost of producing coins, making it easier for the government to mint and distribute them.
