© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August II Gold pattern strike
1757 year| Gold | 1.705 g | - |
| 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 | Pattern |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1757 |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.705 g |
| Weight | 1.705 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 48 // EINEN // THALER // 1757
Comment
Chełmiński.1254Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August II (Gold pattern strike) 1757 from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Gold weighing 1.705 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1757, just a few years before the outbreak of the Seven Years' War, which would have a profound impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Despite this, the coin remains a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time, with its intricate design and high-quality gold content.
