1 Thaler - Frederick August I 1709-1733 front 1 Thaler - Frederick August I 1709-1733 back
1 Thaler - Frederick August I 1709-1733 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick August I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1709-1733
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189106
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shields of Poland and Saxony, date and initials between at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAC: ROM: IMP: ARCHIM: ET ELECTOR

Interesting fact

This coin was minted during the reign of Frederick August I, who ruled the Electorate of Saxony from 1694 to 1733. He implemented several reforms, including the establishment of the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts in 1764, which became a renowned institution for art education in Europe.