© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick August II
| Silver | 3.10 g | 23.40 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1735-1755 |
| Years | 1735-1755 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 23.40 mm |
| Diameter | 23.40 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 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#189201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and date in circle.
Inscription around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12
EINEN
THALER
1750
❀ DUX SAX:S:R:I:ARCH:ET ELECT:
Edge
Plain
Comment
FWôF - DresdenInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. Frederick August II was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, and his reign saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the decline of the Holy Roman Empire. This coin, minted in 1735, was a standard circulation coin used in the Electorate of Saxony, and its design reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. It features an image of Frederick August II on one side and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Europe during the 18th century.
