© Dave Cross
© Dave Cross
⅔ Thaler - Frederick August I
| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1697 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shielded arms between palm branches and fruits, denomination below separated by mintmasters initials. Date within legend separated on top by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACROM.IMP.AR CHIM.&.ELECT.X.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who ruled from 1694 to 1697, a period marked by the transition from the medieval period to the early modern era. The coin's silver content and its use in trade and commerce during this time reflect the shifting economic landscape of Europe, as new trade routes and technologies emerged, and the concept of a global economy began to take shape.
