© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Groschen - Frederick August I Death
1717 year| Silver | 1.92 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ship sailing out of port, DEO DUCE curved above, in exergue PORTUM INVENTI and value.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1694 until his death in 1717. The coin features an image of Frederick August I on the obverse, and an image of the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin on the reverse. The coin was minted in silver and weighs 1.92 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin, highly sought after by collectors of historical coins.
