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1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August III
1768 year| Silver (.833) | 28.063 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1768 |
| Value | 4⁄3 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.063 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms between two branches, date below, legend around.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August III 1768 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1768, just a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, and during a period of increased trade and commerce between European nations. This coin, made of silver and weighing 28.063 grams, would have been used in everyday transactions and would have been a symbol of the economic and political power of the Electorate of Saxony.
