1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick August II
| Silver | 3.1 g | 23.4 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 | 1734-1735 |
| Years | 1734-1735 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Diameter | 23.4 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#199691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date in circle.
Inscription around.
Lettering:
12
EINEN
THALER
1734
DUX SAX:S:R:I:ARCH:ET ELECT
Translation:
1/12 Taler
Duke of Saxony, archmarshal and elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick August II, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin on the other.
