© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅓ Thaler - Frederick Alexander Wedding
1766 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1744-1783) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#416487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City view with town name between sun and city surrounded by legend above with legend divided by value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DECENTE LIBERTATE FLORESCAT
NEOWEDA
FEIN (1/3) SILB•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of Frederick Alexander, the Count of Wied-Neuwied, to Princess Louise of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 1766. The coin features an image of the couple on one side and the other side depicts the coat of arms of the County of Wied-Neuwied. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of history for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
