© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅔ Thaler - Frederick August II Marriage
1738 year| Silver | 13.65 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.65 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2 Hearts on altar, crown above, beneath radiant sun and clouds.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CORONAM MERENTUR
Translation: They deserve a crown
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Frederick August II, the Elector of Saxony, to Maria Josepha of Austria in 1738. The coin's design features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States period, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
