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8 Heller - Elisabeth Charlotte
1685 year| Billon | 0.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nassau-Holzappel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Elisabeth Charlotte (1648-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 8 Hellers (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three-line inscription, value then date then mint official's initials
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONE. NOVA. HOLTZAPPEL.
VIII
1685
CB
Comment
The 5 at the end of the date often looks like a 6.
Interesting fact
The 8 Heller coin from the Principality of Nassau-Holzappel, minted in 1685 during the reign of Elisabeth Charlotte, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age, rarity, and historical significance. It is made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, and weighs only 0.7 grams, making it a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history.