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1 Thaler - Frederick August III
1793 year| Silver (.833) | 28.0630 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.0630 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#396297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elector's Cap above arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DER SEEGEN DES BERGBAUES
I.E.C.
X. EINE MARK F.
1793
Unabridged legend:
DER SEEGEN DES BERGBAUES
I.E.C.
X EINE FINE MARK
1793
Translation:
THE SEED OF MINING
I.E.C.
10 (makes) ONE FINE MARK
Comment
Mint officials initials
I.E.C - Johann Ernst Croll
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 1793 Thaler was issued during the reign of Frederick August III, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the French Revolution was underway and the Holy Roman Empire was dissolving. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, with its silver content and detailed design making it a sought-after collector's item.
