⅔ Thaler - Frederick August III 1790 front ⅔ Thaler - Frederick August III 1790 back
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⅔ Thaler - Frederick August III

1790 year
Silver (.833) 14.03 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1790
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
14.03 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58219
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield on double-headed eagle's breast, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XX. EINE MARCK F:
I.E.C.
2/3 1790

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The French Revolution was taking place around the same time, and the Electorate of Saxony, where this coin was minted, was soon to be abolished and replaced by the Kingdom of Saxony. This coin is a piece of history that has survived through the ages, offering a glimpse into the past.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790 IEC - - - - - -

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