City of Cologne 8 Heller, 1583 – 1587

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Cologne City of Cologne
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Heller
Year 1583 – 1587
Rulers Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576–1612) , Free city
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 0.54
Diameter (mm) 17.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Heller from City of Cologne. Issued from 1583 to 1587. Struck in Billon. Measures 17.8 mm and weighs 0.54 g.

Obverse
City arms with arabesques in lower half within circle, legend, date.
Reverse
Ornate helmet, titles of Rudolf II in legend. (Rudolf ii)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1587  417K (15)87 (Noss IV 240)
1586  672K (15)86 (Noss IV 236)
1585  407K (15)85 (Noss IV 230-233)
1584  347K (15)84 (Noss IV 221-227)
1583  255K (15)83 (Noss IV 216)

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