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⅙ Thaler - Frederick August III
| Silver (.541) | 5.39 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1803-1806 |
| Years | 1803-1806 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.541) |
| Composition | Silver (.541) |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms within branches, date in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LXXX. EINE FEINE MARK.1805
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire, and Frederick August III was one of its most influential rulers. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this period.
