1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick August II
| Billon | 1.67 g | 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 | 1753-1757 |
| Years | 1753-1757 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| 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#204348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination and date within palm wreath.
Lettering:
24
EINEN
THALER
1756
L
Edge
Plain
Interesting 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 during his reign, is a tangible reminder of the political and cultural shifts that were taking place in Europe during the 18th century.
