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⅓ Thaler - John
1856 year| Silver (.667) | 8.352 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (1854-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1856 |
| Value | ⅓ Reichsthaler = 1⁄42 Cologne mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.667) |
| Weight | 8.352 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 3 EINEN THALER 48 EINEN F.MARK *
18 56
Edge
Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1856, just a few years before the formation of the North German Confederation in 1867, which would eventually lead to the unification of Germany under a single government in 1871. This period of change and transition is reflected in the coin's design, which features an image of King John, the ruler of Saxony at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the economic and trade relationships that were important to the region during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 F | 307782 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Thaler - John 1856 coin.
