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1 Thaler - Frederick August I Prize Taler

1815 year
Silver (.833) 28.063 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1806-1827)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1815
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1806-1839)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.063 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#192985
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mining tools and inscription within laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: K. S. BERGAKADEMIE ZU FREIBERG, DEM FLEISSE within wreath

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the victory of the Saxon army led by Frederick August I in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, which was a decisive battle in the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design features an image of Frederick August I on horseback, surrounded by allegorical figures and military symbols, highlighting the significance of the battle and the king's leadership.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1815  201 - - - - - -

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