© David L. Barrette
© David L. Barrette
¼ Stuber - Frederick Alexander
| Copper | 1.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1750 |
| Value | ¼ Stüber (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Thaler (1744-1783) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Windlass in cartouche, date divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.SOLERTIA VINCIT.
1749
Comment
Prev. C#3.Interesting fact
The ¼ Stuber coin from the County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) was minted during the reign of Frederick Alexander, who was the Count of Wied-Neuwied from 1748 to 1750. This coin was made of copper and weighed 1.8 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in the German States and was considered a standard circulation coin.
