© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Heller - Hynek Kruschina of Lichtenburg ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Glatz (Glatz, Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Hynek Kruschina of Lichtenburg (Hynek Krušina z Lichtenburka) (1440-1454) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1440-1454 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Groschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned bohemian lion left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Heller coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Lordship of Glatz was a small territory located in what is now southwestern Poland, and it was a vassal state of the Bohemian Crown. The coin was minted during the reign of Hynek Kruschina of Lichtenburg, who was a powerful nobleman and military leader. The fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency at the time. Additionally, the coin's design and minting techniques were likely influenced by the cultural and artistic trends of the era, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
