© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Stüber - Frederick Alexander
1749 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1749 |
| Value | ¼ Stüber (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1744-1783) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#342024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Windlass and roman numeral date in cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ÆREA·NEC·SCELERATA·TAMEN.
MDCCXLIX
Translation: 1749
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ¼ Stüber coin from the County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) was minted in 1749 during the reign of Frederick Alexander, and it features an image of his portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the county on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. However, the ¼ Stüber coin was unique in that it was one of the smallest copper coins minted during the time, with a diameter of only 13mm. Despite its small size, the coin was still widely used in trade and commerce, and it remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
