© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Frederick August I
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1705 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned, round 4-fold arms with crowned central shield of 2-fold arms, between 2 palm branches crossed at bottom, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAC. ROMANI. IMP. ARCHIMARS. ET. ELECT.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ 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 1698 to 1705, a period marked by the transition from the medieval period to the early modern era. The coin's silver content and its status as a standard circulation coin reflect the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region, as well as the increasing standardization of currency across Europe.
