© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II
| Silver | 3.32 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1735-1755 |
| Years | 1735-1755 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Polish/Lithuanian and electoral Saxonian coats of arms under a crown
Inscription and year around
Value and mint mark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUX SAX·I·C·M·A·&W·S·R·I·ARCH & EL·1753
1/6
F.W.ó.F.
Translation: Duke of Saxony, Jülich, Cleve, Berg, Engern and Westfalen, arch-marshal of the Holy Roman Empire and elector
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick August II, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line on the other. This coin was minted during his reign from 1735 to 1755 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. Despite being made of silver, it weighs only 3.32 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin.
