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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 | 1793-1806 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.0310 g |
| Diameter | 32.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 1793-1806 period saw the rise of Napoleon and the French Revolution, which had a significant impact on the German states and their currency. Despite this, the ⅔ Thaler coin remained a stable and widely used denomination during this time, reflecting the importance of silver coinage in everyday transactions.
