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1 Thaler - Frederick August III
| Silver (.833) | 28.063 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1769-1790 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.063 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#64049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Arms between two laurel branches. Below the denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DER SEEGEN / DES BERGBAUES
X.EINE MARCK F: // 1774
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire, but it was also a time of great political and social upheaval, with the French Revolution and the Enlightenment challenging traditional power structures. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Frederick August III, the ruling monarch at the time, highlighting the enduring power of the monarchy even in the face of significant societal change.
