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1⁄24 Thaler - Xaver
| Billon (.368 silver) | 1.98 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Regent | Francis Xavier (1763-1768) |
| Regent | Francis Xavier (1763-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1768 |
| Years | 1764-1768 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon (.368 silver) |
| Composition | Billon (.368 silver) |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Name and date in the center, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* ELECTORATVS SAXONIÆ ADMINISTRATOR
24
EINEN
THALER
1768
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elector Frederick Christian of Saxony, who was a member of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin. This line was known for its strong support of the arts and sciences, and during Frederick Christian's reign, the city of Dresden became a center of cultural and intellectual activity. The coin's design, which features an image of the Elector on one side and the Saxon coat of arms on the other, reflects the importance of the ruling family and the state's symbolism during this time period.
