Heller - Wencezlaus IV with four-punch ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Wenceslaus IV (1378-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1378-1419 |
| Value | 1 Heller (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Groschen (1300-1541) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#142730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Uniface coin, blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin is named "Peníz se čtyřrázem" in Czech. Heller came from a square cut and then rounded by four punches with hammer into each side.Refs Nech.26, Castelin 34-38
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wenceslaus IV, who was the King of Bohemia from 1378 to 1419. During his reign, the kingdom experienced significant economic growth, and the introduction of this coin was likely a response to the increasing demand for a smaller denomination coin for everyday transactions. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the wealth and resources available in the kingdom at the time.
