1 Thaler - Frederick August I (Birth) 1696 front 1 Thaler - Frederick August I (Birth) 1696 back
1 Thaler - Frederick August I (Birth) 1696 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick August I Birth

1696 year
Silver - 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1696
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188636
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Knight holding large shield, door in background.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. He was born on October 23, 1696, and this coin was issued in his honor. The coin features an image of Frederick August I on one side and the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the other. It was made of silver and has a diameter of 40 mm. It's a rare and valuable coin, highly sought after by collectors of historical coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1696 IK - - - - - -

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