© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick August I
| Silver | 2.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1708-1710 |
| Years | 1708-1710 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
3-line central inscription with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 12 *
EINEN
THAL.
AUGUSTUS.D.G.REX.ET. ELECTOR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick August I, also known as Frederick Augustus I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1708 to 1710. He was a member of the House of Wettin and ruled over the Electorate of Saxony, which was a state within the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted during his reign and features his portrait on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the political and economic landscape of early 18th-century Europe.
