© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1⁄24 Thaler, 1 Groschen - Frederick August II
| Billon | - | 21 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 | 1734-1760 |
| Years | 1734-1760 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 24 EINEN THALER
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick August II, who was also known as Frederick Augustus II, and was the Elector of Saxony from 1734 to 1760. He was a member of the House of Wettin and ruled the Electorate of Saxony, which was a state within the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign.
