Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel 8 Heller - Frederick II, 1774 – 1777

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Heller - Frederick II
Year 1774 – 1777
Ruler Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1760–1785)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 16.4
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Heller - Frederick II from Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel. Issued from 1774 to 1777. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 16.4 g.

Obverse
Hessian lion to left, looking back to right, with script FL monogram in ornate frame at left.
Reverse
3-line isncription with date and denomination.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1777  — 67%
1774  — 25%

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