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1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August III
| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.97 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1806 |
| Years | 1764-1806 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
48
EINEN
THALER
1803
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire, and Frederick August III was one of its most influential rulers. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency in the region, as trade and commerce were expanding rapidly during this time. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material like billon, the coin's intricate design and the fact that it was minted during a time of significant historical change make it a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 C | 756000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 C | 547000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 C | 133000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1793 C | 174000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick August III 1764-1806 coin.
