1 Goldgulden - Frederick Alexander 1751 front 1 Goldgulden - Frederick Alexander 1751 back
1 Goldgulden - Frederick Alexander 1751 photo
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1 Goldgulden - Frederick Alexander

1751 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Wied-Neuwied (German States)
Count
John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1751
Value
1 Goldgulden (3.25)
Currency
Thaler (1744-1783)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#417154
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Peacock in crowned cartouche dividing date with denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 51
·1· GOLD-
GVLDEN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden coin from County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1751, just a few years before the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the economies of many European countries, including Germany. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.