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1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August III
1790 year| Silver (.833) | 28.063 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 4⁄3 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.063 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle, date below, legend around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Conventionsthaler coin was minted in 1790 to commemorate the election of Frederick August III as the Elector of Saxony. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great political upheaval in Europe, with the French Revolution happening just a few years prior. Despite this, the coin still features the traditional imagery and symbols of the Holy Roman Empire, such as the imperial eagle and the crowned shield with the Saxon coat of arms. This blending of old and new political ideologies in a single coin is a fascinating reflection of the complex political landscape of late 18th-century Europe.
