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1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August III
1765 year| Silver (.833) | 28.063 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 4⁄3 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.063 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Representation of three workers, legend around them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUR ERMUNTERUNG DES FLEISSES
X·EINE F·MARK
BERGACADEMIE ZV FREYBERG
WARD GESTIFFTET
D:13 NOVEMBER
1765
Comment
The Freiberg School of Mining (founded in 1765 by Prince Xavier of Saxony) is, along with the École des Ponts et Chaussées, the oldest engineering school in the world. Today, it is a university specializing in the economics and exploitation of natural resources: earth sciences, materials engineering, energy and environmental sciences. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler - Frederick August III 1765 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in the year 1765, which was just a few years before the start of the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution. This was a period of great political and social upheaval, and the coin's issuance may have been a way for the Electorate of Saxony to solidify its power and influence in the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
