1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I 1695-1696 front 1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I 1695-1696 back
1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I 1695-1696 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1695-1696
Years
1695-1696
Value
1⁄48 Thaler
Value
1⁄48 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188510
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

4-line inscription in inner circle with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Comment

EPH - Leipzig
IK - Dresden

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick August I, also known as Frederick Augustus I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1694 to 1733. He was a member of the House of Wettin and ruled over the Electorate of Saxony, which was a state within the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 1695 and 1696, and it is made of silver.