1 Stüber - Friederike Auguste Sophie 1798 front 1 Stüber - Friederike Auguste Sophie 1798 back
1 Stüber - Friederike Auguste Sophie 1798 photo
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1 Stüber - Friederike Auguste Sophie

1798 year
Billon (.187 silver) 1.54 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Jever (German States)
Regent
Frederick Augusta Sophia (1793-1807)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1798
Value
1 Stüber (1⁄40)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.187 silver)
Weight
1.54 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79662
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

3-line inscription with date and denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
STÜBER
1798

Comment

Merzdorf 136

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Stüber - Friederike Auguste Sophie 1798 coin from the Lordship of Jever (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, the coin contains .187 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of the time. Despite this, the coin still weighs 1.54 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece of currency for its time.