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1 Thaler - Frederick August II
| Silver (.750) | 22.272 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1849 |
| Value | 1 Reichsthaler = 1⁄14 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Crowned Saxonian coat of arms.
Inscription around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN THALER XIV EINE F. M.
18 46
Translation: One Thaler 14 one Mark fine
Edge
Smooth edge with inscription
Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
Translation: God bless Saxony
Comment
1841, 1842, 1843: Variants with missing pearl under the mint mark exist1844: Variant with point behind the mint mark exists (so called 'Kummertaler')
A trial strike with incomplete year '18..' exists (rare)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick August II, who was the King of Saxony from 1836 until his death in 1854. He was a member of the House of Wettin and ruled during a time of great social and political change in Germany. The coin's design was created by the engraver and artist, Johann Baptist Merkle, and it shows Frederick August II in a formal portrait style, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 G | 643258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 G | 1405968 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 G | 2505188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 G | 974467 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 G | 1250548 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 G | 1025601 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 F | 973340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 F | 860042 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 F | 677164 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 F | 1592470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 F | 1367977 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Frederick August II 1839-1849 coin.
