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8 Heller - Ferdinand of Bayern
1650 year| Billon | 0.51 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 8 Heller (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.51 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Cologne (cross) in small, ornamented shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +P R ELEC T COLO N BA-D
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Heller coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the German States, including the Archbishopric of Cologne, and it's remarkable that the coin was minted during such a tumultuous period in history.
