3 Stüber - Clemens August 1749-1750 front 3 Stüber - Clemens August 1749-1750 back
3 Stüber - Clemens August 1749-1750 photo
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3 Stüber - Clemens August

 
Billon - 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Cologne (German States)
Archbishop
Clemens August of Bavaria (Clemens August von Bayern) (1723-1761)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1749-1750
Value
3 Stüber (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79857
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Value and date within circle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHUR·COLLИ·LAИD·MUИTZ
*3*
STUBER
1750
К

Comment

Diameter is varying between 21 mm (Noss #738) and 23 1/2 mm (Noss #737). The coins of 1750 usually have 23 mm.

Weight is also varying between 1,675 gr (Noss #752) and 2,055 gr ((Noss #737). The coins of 1749 are weighing more then 2 gramm, the most coins of 1750 are under 2 gramm.

Interesting fact

The 3 Stüber coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne, which was issued during the reign of Clemens August in 1749-1750, features an image of the archbishop on one side and the coat of arms of the archdiocese on the other. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1749  545000 - - - - - -
1750  275000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Stüber - Clemens August 1749-1750 coin.