1 Dreier - Frederick August I 1708-1710 front 1 Dreier - Frederick August I 1708-1710 back
1 Dreier - Frederick August I 1708-1710 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1 Dreier - Frederick August I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1708-1710
Years
1708-1710
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value 3 in imperial orb within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA SAXONICA

Interesting fact

The 1 Dreier coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an image of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1708 to 1710. During his reign, he played a significant role in the Great Northern War, siding with Sweden against Russia. This coin was minted during his reign and is a rare and valuable piece for collectors today.