© Tallarian
© Tallarian
1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August I "Schlafrocktaler"
1816 year| Silver (.833) | 28.063 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 4⁄3 Saxon thaler = 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.063 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Saxony with inscription around
Year and mint letters below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK
IGS
1816
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: * * * GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
Translation: God bless Saxony
Comment
This coin is called as "Schlafrocktaler" (dressing gown Taler) because the king said that the uniform without epaulettes looks like a dressing gownInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1816 Frederick August I "Schlafrocktaler" Conventionsthaler from the Kingdom of Saxony is that it features a unique design element - the king's portrait is depicted in a so-called "schlafrock," which is a type of dressing gown or robe that was popular among the nobility during that time period. This design choice was meant to symbolize the king's humility and approachability, and it distinguishes this coin from other coins of the time that typically featured more formal and regal imagery.
