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8 Heller - Elisabeth Charlotte
| Issuer | Nassau-Holzappel, Principality of |
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| Year | 1685 |
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| Weight | 0.7 g |
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| Obverse description | The heraldic griffin of Nassau-Holzappel displayed in left profile, rampant, occupying the central field within an inner circle. The beast is rendered in a bold, somewhat crude late-baroque style typical of small German territorial coinage. The surrounding legend reads in Latin capitals, separated by floral ornaments, identifying the issuing ruler Elisabeth Charlotte. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✿:ELISABETH CH. F. Z. N. G. Z. H: |
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Nassau-Holzappel was one of the smallest and most obscure principalities in the fragmented German political structure of the late seventeenth century, and Elisabeth Charlotte ruled it as regent following the death of her husband Alexander II. The 8 Heller was struck under her authority during a period when tiny Rhenish territories were churning out billon small change to meet local demand, often at the edge of what imperial minting law permitted in silver content.
KM#13 is scarce by any measure — the principality ceased to exist as an independent entity in 1806, and its coinage output was always limited.