© Silberschatz
© Silberschatz
6 Hellers - Charles I
| Billon | 0.7 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel (Hesse-Cassel) |
|---|---|
| Landgrave | Charles I (Karl I) (1670-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1675-1714 |
| Value | 6 Hellers (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned lion looking left in center, denomination at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Hellers coin from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Cassel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel from 1675 to 1714. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and power. Despite these challenges, the 6 Hellers coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
