⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II (King's Death) 1854 front ⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II (King's Death) 1854 back
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⅙ Thaler - Frederick August II King's Death

1854 year
Silver (.521) 5.3400 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1854
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1839-1873)
Composition
Silver (.521)
Weight
5.3400 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18406
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Text inside a crown.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ER
SÆTE
GERECHTIG=
KEIT
UND ERNTETE
LIEBE
HOS.X.12.

Engraver: Ferdinand Helfricht

Edge

Inscription in hollowAutomatically translated

Lettering: LXXXIV EINE F. MARK ... ( F ) ...

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of King Frederick August II of Saxony, who passed away on August 9, 1854. The coin's design features an image of the king on the obverse side, and an image of the Saxon coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1854  34569 - - - - - -

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