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¼ Thaler - August I
| Silver | 6.9 g | 30 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 | 1557-1571 |
| Years | 1557-1571 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony in ornamented frame, titles continued.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACRI.ROM.IMP.ARCHIM.ET.ELECT
Unabridged legend: Sacri Romani Imperii Archimarescalus et Elector.
Translation: Archmarschall and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ 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 1557 to 1571. He was a member of the House of Wettin and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the government and economy of Saxony. The coin's design was likely meant to promote his image and reinforce his authority as a leader.
