⅔ Thaler - Frederick August II (Marriage) 1747 front ⅔ Thaler - Frederick August II (Marriage) 1747 back
⅔ Thaler - Frederick August II (Marriage) 1747 photo
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⅔ Thaler - Frederick August II Marriage

1747 year
Silver (.937) 13.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1747
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver (.937)
Weight
13.8 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189571
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shields of arms of the Dauphin and Saxony-Poland leaning against flaming altar, legend curved above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AMOR MUTUUS.

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 1747. The coin 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 is highly sought after by collectors.