© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
⅛ Thaler - August I
1567 year| Silver | 3.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Prince elector | Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1567 |
| Year | 1567 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of August I, also known as Augustus I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1553 to 1586. He was a member of the House of Wettin and played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire during his time. The coin's design, which includes Augustus' image, was likely meant to symbolize the Electorate's allegiance to the Holy Roman Empire and to showcase the Elector's power and influence.
