⅓ Thaler - Frederick August I 1806-1817 front ⅓ Thaler - Frederick August I 1806-1817 back
⅓ Thaler - Frederick August I 1806-1817 photo
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⅓ Thaler - Frederick August I

 
Silver (.833) 7.016 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1806-1817
Value
⅓ Thaler = 1⁄40 Cologne Mark
Currency
Thaler (1806-1839)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
7.016 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103982
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms with palm branches around. Date, mintmasters initials and denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIERZIG EINE FEINE MARK
S.G. 1/3 H.

Edge

Leafs

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Kingdom of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was part of the German States, a loose confederation of territories that would eventually become modern-day Germany. The coin's mintage coincided with the height of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on European economies and trade. Despite these challenges, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1806 SGH 27406 - - - - - -
1808 SGH 276585 - - - - - -
1809 SGH 303333 - - - - - -
1810 SGH 295299 - - - - - -
1811 SGH 277500 - - - - - -
1812 SGH 80424 - - - - - -
1815 IGS 5739 - - - - - -
1816 IGS 9049 - - - - - -
1817 IGS 8929 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Thaler - Frederick August I 1806-1817 coin.