© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
⅔ Thaler - Frederick August III
| Silver (.833) | 14.0310 g | 32.8 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1792 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.0310 g |
| Diameter | 32.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Saxony in cartouche, electoral hat above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX·EINE FEINE MARCK·1793
I.E.C.
2/3
Edge
Leaf pattern
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 1791-1792 period saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the German States and the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the economic and monetary systems of the time, which were based on the silver standard. Additionally, the coin features an image of Frederick August III, who was the ruling monarch of the Electorate of Saxony during this period, and its design reflects the artistic and cultural trends of the time.
