Obverse © Heritage Auctions – Reverse © M. Sander
Obverse © Heritage Auctions – Reverse © M. Sander
1 Thaler - Frederick August III Ausbeute
| Silver (.833) | 28.063 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1806 |
| Value | 4⁄3 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.063 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DER SEGEN DES BERGBAVES
X EINE MARK F.
Edge
Segmented
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 late 18th and early 19th centuries saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, which led to the formation of new territories and the reorganization of existing ones. The Electorate of Saxony, where this coin was minted, was one of the German States that emerged during this period, and the coin's design and production reflect the political and economic shifts that were taking place at the time.
