1 Stüber - Frederick Alexander 1751-1752 front 1 Stüber - Frederick Alexander 1751-1752 back
1 Stüber - Frederick Alexander 1751-1752 photo

1 Stüber - Frederick Alexander

 
Billon 1.0 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Wied-Neuwied (German States)
Count
John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1751-1752
Value
1 Stüber (1⁄60)
Currency
Thaler (1744-1783)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.0 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89398
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line inscription with value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*I*
STVBER
1752
*

Interesting fact

The 1 Stüber 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 1751 to 1752. This coin was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, and it weighed 1.0 gram. Despite its small weight, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.