© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Frederick August I Mining Thaler
| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1822-1823 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1806-1839) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms between palm branches, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DER SEGEN DES BERGBAUES
ZEHN EINE FEINE MARK 1822
I.G.S.
Edge
Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
Comment
Ausbeute BergbauInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Frederick August I's reign as the King of Saxony. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the mining industry on the other, symbolizing the king's efforts to promote the mining industry in Saxony during his reign.
