© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Thaler - Frederick August I Klippe; Treaty of Nijmegen
| Silver | 25.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1699-1705 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.38 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hercules, lion skin over left arm, advancing left on clouds, looking upward to receive wreath from hand emerging from clouds above, extending right hand downward and holding club over left shoulder; the whole within reeded border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTUTE PARATA •
Comment
From the outset of the Franco-Dutch war, the Dutch resistance to the multinational invasion led by France was surprisingly strong, eventually forcing the French king Louis XIV to abandon his goals. Hostilities soon gave way to negotiations among the many nations participating in the conflict. These negotiations took place between August 1678 and December 1679, ultimately culminating in the Treaty of Nijmegen. Johann Georg II, an ally of France, issued this taler to commemorate the treaty.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Treaty of Nijmegen, which was a significant treaty in European history that ended the Dutch War and established the Rhine as the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic. The coin's design features an image of Frederick August I, the Elector of Saxony, on one side, and an image of the Saxon coat of arms on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
