8 Heller - Maximilian Henry 1679-1680 front 8 Heller - Maximilian Henry 1679-1680 back
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8 Heller - Maximilian Henry

 
Silver 0.60 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Maximilian Henry of Bavaria (1650-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1679-1680
Value
8 Heller (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#402720
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large VIII in schield

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX.1679.8.R.I.P.RW.BAV

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Heller coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Archbishopric, which was a rare feature on coins of that time.