© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August II
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 1753-1755 |
| Years | 1753-1755 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#189984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 48 *
EINEN
·
THALER
L ·
Comment
L - LeipzigInteresting 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, made of silver, was a standard circulation coin during this time and features an image of Frederick August II on one side and the coat of arms of Saxony on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled Saxony for over 400 years.
