1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick August II 1753 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick August II 1753 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick August II 1753 photo
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1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick August II

1753 year
Silver - -
Description
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
Year
1753
Year
1753
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Value
1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189956
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
24 ·
EINEN
THALER ·
L ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1753 Frederick August II 1/24 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features a unique blend of Baroque and Renaissance styles in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a detailed portrait of Frederick August II, while the reverse side features an intricate image of the Saxon coat of arms, surrounded by elaborate floral patterns and ornaments. This blend of styles reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.