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1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II
1763 year| Silver (.833) | 28.8 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 4⁄3 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F.W.ô F.
X . EINE FEINE MARCK
SAC : ROM : IMP : ARCHIM : ET ELECTOR . 1763
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August II 1763 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1763, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which would have a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled Saxony for over 400 years.
