1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II 1836-1838 front 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II 1836-1838 back
1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II 1836-1838 photo
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1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II

 
Silver (.833) 28.063 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1836-1838
Value
4⁄3 Saxon thaler = 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark
Currency
Thaler (1806-1839)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.063 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113114
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Saxony.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK
G
1837

Edge

Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Translation: God bless Saxony

Interesting fact

The 1 Conventionsthaler coin from the Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an image of Frederick August II on one side and an eagle on the other. The eagle is depicted holding a shield with the coat of arms of Saxony, which includes a crescent moon and a crown. This design was meant to symbolize the connection between the kingdom and the Holy Roman Empire, as the crescent moon was a symbol of the empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1836 G 3260 - - - - - -
1837 G 93513 - - - - - -
1838 G 138997 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II 1836-1838 coin.