© ramon
© ramon
1⁄12 Thaler - Friedrich August II Maria Amalia von Sachsen marriage
1738 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 23 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
9-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLI / UTRIUSQUE / SICILAE REGIS ET / MARIAE AMALIAE / REGIAE POLONIAE / PRINCIPIS SPON= / SALIA DRESDAE / ANNO / MDCCXXXVIII.
Comment
In 1738 Frederick Augustus II daughter Maria Amalia married Charles III of Sicily (future Charles III of Spain). Saxony released multiple coins to commemorate the event. This is 1/12 thaler variant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Friedrich August II, the Elector of Saxony, to Maria Amalia von Sachsen, in 1738. The coin features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the cultural and political significance of the time period.
