© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
⅙ Thaler - Frederick August I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1700-1704 |
| Years | 1700-1704 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 adjacent shields between palm branches, with 4-fold arms, with central shield of electoral Saxony, large crown above, value: 1/6 in oval below, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1700 to 1704. He was a member of the House of Wettin, a powerful noble family that ruled Saxony for over 800 years. The coin's design was likely influenced by the contemporary artistic styles of the time, such as Baroque and Renaissance, and it is a unique example of the coinage produced during Frederick August's reign.
