Austrian 4 Heller
Austria
1807–1857
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.11
Based on Copper spot price ($6.06/oz) · 95.0% purity · 9g
Updated 3:29 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1807–1857 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of the Austrian emperor, such as Franz II.
Reverse
Depicts the denomination '4 Heller' along with the year and imperial symbols.
History & Notable Facts
What surprises many is that the Austrian 4 Heller, introduced in 1807, was minted using copper often sourced from the empire's own mines in Bohemia, helping to keep costs down during economic strain.
This copper coin served as small change in the Habsburg domains, with designs featuring the emperor's bust on one side and a simple value inscription on the other. Variations in edge lettering appeared over the years, reflecting changes in minting techniques at places like Vienna. We don't know exact production figures for most years, as records were spotty even then.
At four Heller, it barely covered a loaf of bread, which might explain why it circulated so widely—or got lost in pockets.
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