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⅓ Thaler - Frederick August II King's Death
1854 year| Silver (.667) | 8.352 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler = 1⁄42 Cologne Mark (⅓ Thaler = 1⁄42 Feine Mark) |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.667) |
| Weight | 8.352 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Text inside a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ER SAETE GERECHTIGKEIT UND ERNTETE LIEBE
HOS.X.12.
Engraver: Ferdinand Helfricht
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: XLII *EINE*FEINE*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 valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Thaler - Frederick August II (King's Death) 1854 coin.
