© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅔ Thaler - Frederick Christian
1763 year| Silver | 19.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Christian (1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#192089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crown above two shields, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVL: CL: MONT: A: W: S: R: I: ARCHIM .....
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin was minted during the reign of Frederick Christian, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1763 until his death in 1763. The coin features an image of Frederick Christian on one side and the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 19.2 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at the time. Despite its relatively small size, the ⅔ Thaler coin played an important role in the economy of the German States during the 18th century.
