Obverse © Tallarian – Reverse © pimmy (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Tallarian – Reverse © pimmy (CC BY-NC-SA)
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick August I
| Silver | 3.6 g | 25 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 | 1694-1698 |
| Years | 1694-1698 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Value (3 lines) and year, inscription and mint mark around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*12*
EINEN·
THAL·
·1695·
SAC·ROM·IMP·ARCHIM·&·ELECT·
AC.ROM.IMP.A.R.CHIM.& ELECT
Translation: SACRI ROMANI IMPERII ARCHIMARSCHALLUS & ELECTOR
Edge
Plain
Comment
1698: A variant with die error on reverse "...ARCHI·M·&·ELECT..." exists.
1698: A variant with die error on reverse "...ROM·IMI·..." exists.
Interesting fact
The 1⁄12 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an image of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1694 to 1698. What's interesting is that Frederick August I was only 13 years old when he became Elector, making him one of the youngest rulers in European history. Despite his young age, he was known for his intelligence and diplomatic skills, which helped him navigate the complex political landscape of 17th-century Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 EPH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1695 EPH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick August I 1694-1698 coin.
