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⅓ Thaler - Frederick August II
1763 year| Silver | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, value below, legend with date around it.
Script: Latin
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 of the House of Wettin on the other.
