1 Thaler - Frederick August I (Klippe; Shooting) 1714 front 1 Thaler - Frederick August I (Klippe; Shooting) 1714 back
1 Thaler - Frederick August I (Klippe; Shooting) 1714 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick August I Klippe; Shooting

1714 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1714
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Square
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189154
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Shooting range, band around, blossoms in corners.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * QUI VISE LE MIEUX CE 8me DE FEBR: 1714

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick August I, also known as Frederick Augustus I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1709 until his death in 1733. He was a member of the House of Wettin and was known for his military campaigns, including his participation in the Great Northern War. The coin's design, which includes an image of Frederick August I holding a shooting weapon, reflects his reputation as a skilled military leader.