8 Heller 1585-1588 front 8 Heller 1585-1588 back
8 Heller 1585-1588 photo
© Münzzentrum Rheinland

8 Heller

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Aachen (German States)
Period
Free city (1166-1801)
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1585-1588
Value
8 Hellers (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler (1504-1798)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#267315
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Rudolf II.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOLF II RO IMP SE AV

Comment

mistakenly referred to as a 6 Heller by MB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Heller coin from the Free Imperial City of Aachen (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted between 1585 and 1588, a period known as the "Kipper und Wipper" era, which saw widespread debasement of currencies and economic instability throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Despite this, the 8 Heller coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable commodity in trade and commerce.