Prussia ¼ stüber, 1799

Описание

The Prussian ¼ Stüber coin, minted between 1799 and 1804, is a copper circulation coin from the Province of East Frisia, during the reign of Frederick William III. This coin, identified by the catalog number KM# 272, has the following key features:

General Information:

• Country: Prussia (Province of East Frisia)
• Period: 1746 – 1804
• Ruler: Frederick William III
• Denomination: ¼ Stüber
• Composition: Copper
• Edge Type: Smooth
• Shape: Round
• Alignment: Medal (0°)

Physical Characteristics:

• Weight: 3.06 grams
• Diameter: 18.5 mm
• Thickness: 1.48 mm

Design Details:

• Obverse:
  • Features the crowned monogram of Frederick William III, represented as “FW,” where “FW” stands for Friedrich Wilhelm.
  • The crown above the monogram symbolizes the royal authority of the ruler.
• Reverse:
  • Displays the denomination “1/4 STUBER” in simple text.
  • The design is straightforward, reflecting the utilitarian nature of the coin.

This coin was part of the small-denomination currency circulating in East Frisia, a region under Prussian control during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin’s small size and copper composition were typical of lower-denomination coins of the period, intended for everyday transactions.