© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Heller ND
| Silver | 0.3 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wohlau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1432-1439 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Groschen |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ox head facing forward, in inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: M ✶ W M ✶ W
Lettering (regular font): M ✶ W M ✶ W
Unabridged legend: Moneta Wolowensis Moneta Wolowensis
Translation: Coinage of Wolhlau, Coinage of Wohlau
Comment
Wohlau is today called Wołów.Struck during the reign of Konrad V.
Variants in the obverse inscription exist (M ✶ W O ✶ C, maybe for "Moneta Wolowensis Conradus"?; M ✶ W M ✶ D)
Interesting fact
The Heller ND (1432-1439) coin was used as a means of payment in the city of Wohlau (now known as Wołów in Poland) during the 15th century. Despite being made of silver, the coin was relatively small in size, weighing only 0.3 grams. This makes it an interesting example of how coins were used as a medium of exchange during this time period, and how they were designed to be portable and easily divisible.