1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick August I
| Billon | - | 24 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 | 1711-1733 |
| Years | 1711-1733 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12
EINEN
THAL:
1724.
DUX SAX: S·R·I· ARCH: ET ELECT:
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/12 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice in the early 18th century, as pure silver was too expensive to use for everyday coinage. By mixing silver with copper, the coinage could be made more affordable and accessible to the general population. Despite being made of an alloy, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
