2 Stüber - John Fredrick Alexander 1752 front 2 Stüber - John Fredrick Alexander 1752 back
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2 Stüber - John Fredrick Alexander

1752 year
Billon 1.53 g 20.3 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Wied-Neuwied (German States)
Count
John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1752
Value
2 Stübers (1⁄30)
Currency
Thaler (1744-1783)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.53 g
Diameter
20.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#409028
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line inscription with value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*2*
STVBER
1752
*

Interesting fact

The 2 Stüber coin from the County of Wied-Neuwied (German States) made of Billon and weighing 1.53g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of John Frederick Alexander, who was the Count of Wied-Neuwied from 1740 to 1791. During his rule, he implemented various reforms and modernized the county's economy, which led to increased trade and prosperity. The coin is a tangible representation of the economic growth and development that occurred during his reign.