Heller - Ferdinand I with date
| Silver | 0.32 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1551 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄420) |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Usuall called Schwarzpfennig (Černý Peníz).Many variants.
Fiala 1085, 1087, 1088, 1090, 1109, 1111, 1117, 1130, 1132
Engravers:
Nr. 1085 - Johann Jeptiška von Bieschin und Paul van Podiwic (1527 - 1534)
Nr. 1087, 1088, 1090 - Paul von Podiwic und Jakob Hubáček (1534 - 1543)
Nr. 1109, 1111, 1117 - Mathias Liedl von Mislaw (1543 - 1564)
Source:
Eduard Fiala - "Beschreibung der Sammlung Böhmischer Münzen und Medaillen des Max Donebauer"
(Prag 1899)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Heller - Ferdinand I (with date) 1531-1551 from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Silver weighing 0.32 g is that it was minted during the reign of Ferdinand I, who was the first king of Bohemia to issue coins with his own name and title. This coin is a rare example of early Bohemian coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
