1 Ausbeutekonventionsthaler - Frederick August I 1817-1821 front 1 Ausbeutekonventionsthaler - Frederick August I 1817-1821 back
1 Ausbeutekonventionsthaler - Frederick August I 1817-1821 photo
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1 Ausbeutekonventionsthaler - Frederick August I

 
Silver (.833) 28.063 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1817-1821
Value
4⁄3 Saxon thaler = 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark
Currency
Thaler (1806-1839)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.063 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#98669
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned oval coat of arms with palm wreath and mint mark below, two lines of legend surrounding with date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DER SEGEN DES BERGBAUES
ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK · 1819
I.G.S.

Edge

Plain with inscription

Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Translation: God bless Saxony

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the Kingdom of Saxony. The coin was introduced as part of a currency reform aimed at addressing inflation and stabilizing the economy, and its design and composition were carefully chosen to reflect the values and ideals of the ruling Albertinian Line. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Kingdom of Saxony and its rich numismatic history.