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⅔ 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 | 1697-1705 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown above two shields, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1698
DUX.SAX.I.C.M.A.&.W.S.R.I.ARCHIM.&EL.
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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 1697 to 1705, a period marked by the transition from the medieval period to the early modern era. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.
