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⅛ Thaler - August I
| Silver | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Years | 1556-1576 |
| Years | 1556-1576 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Oval 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony in ornamented frame, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM.IMP.ARCHIMARSC.ET.ELECTOR
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties existInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of August I, who was a Protestant and a member of the House of Wettin, which was a powerful dynasty that ruled several German states. The coin's minting was likely influenced by the religious and political tensions of the time, as the Protestant Reformation was still in its early stages and the Holy Roman Empire was beginning to fragment. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Albertinian Line.
