1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I 1709-1710 front 1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I 1709-1710 back
1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August I 1709-1710 photo
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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
1709-1710
Years
1709-1710
Value
1⁄48 Thaler
Value
1⁄48 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#189104
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line central inscription with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA SAXONICA
48 / EINEN / THAL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1709-1710 Frederick August I 1/48 Thaler coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it features an image of the Elector Frederick August I on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time.