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¼ Stuber - Charles Theodor
| Copper | 1.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jülich-Berg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Theodore (1742-1794) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1753 |
| Value | ¼ Stüber (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1423-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
4-line inscription within circle with value, date and mintmasters initials. Legend surrounding.
Lettering:
GULICH UND BERGISCHE LANDMUNTZ
1/4 STUBER 1750 A K
Engraver: Anton Kamphausen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg (c. 1416 – 19 August 1475) was the son of William VIII of Jülich, Count of Ravensberg and Adelheid of Tecklenburg. Gerhard was the second duke of the combined Duchy of Jülich-Berg but the 7th Gerhard in the House of Jülich.Upon his father's death in 1428, Gerhard became Count of Ravensberg. In 1437, his uncle Adolf died without heirs and Gerhard inherited his title as Duke of Jülich-Berg. Gerhard continued his uncle's fight for the dukedom of Guelders, supported by King Albert II of Germany. In 1444 he won the Battle of Linnich but was unable to prevail in his fight for Guelders and ultimately sold his claim to Burgundy and acquired Blankenheim-Löwenberg and Heinsberg from Guelders. He was increasingly unable to govern his territories after 1461. His spouse Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg then wielded regency for him.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Stuber coin from the Duchy of Jülich-Berg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Duke of Jülich-Berg from 1750 to 1753. During this period, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and trade, and the demand for coins like the ¼ Stuber was increasing. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles Theodor on one side and the Jülich-Berg coat of arms on the other, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite its small denomination, the ¼ Stuber coin played an important role in the economy of the region and remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
