⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II 1762-1763 front ⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II 1762-1763 back
⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II 1762-1763 photo

⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II

 
Silver 4.8 g 24.88 mm
Description
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
1762-1763
Years
1762-1763
Value
⅙ Thaler
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.8 g
Weight
4.8 g
Diameter
24.88 mm
Diameter
24.88 mm
Thickness
1.25 mm
Thickness
1.25 mm
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46011
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Crown above two shields

Script: Latin

Lettering: LXXX EINE FEINE MARCK 1763

Edge

Reeded

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 a time of great political and economic change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1763 FwoF - - - - - -

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