Heller - Wenceslaus III Adam (Skoczów) 1569-1572 front Heller - Wenceslaus III Adam (Skoczów) 1569-1572 back
Heller - Wenceslaus III Adam (Skoczów) 1569-1572 photo
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Heller - Wenceslaus III Adam Skoczów

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Teschen (Silesia)
Duke
Wenceslaus III Adam (Václav III Adam) (1528-1579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1569-1572
Value
1 Heller (1⁄480)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#93930
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Silesian eagle.

Comment

Ref. F/S#2958-59, 2962.

Interesting fact

The Heller coin was minted during the reign of Wenceslaus III Adam, who was the Duke of Teschen (Silesia) from 1569 to 1572. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great religious tension in the region. The Duchy of Teschen was a predominantly Catholic region, while the neighboring regions were predominantly Protestant. This coin may have been used as a symbol of unity and stability during a time of religious conflict.