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5 Kreuzer - Frederick August III
1765 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1765 |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 5 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Value | 5 Kreuzers (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVSTIRT
240
EINE FEINE
MARCK
1765
5 KR
E D C
Comment
Craig: Listed under Saxony.
KM: Listed under Henneberg, Division of 1660.
Schön DM: Listed under Henneberg-Schleusingen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kreuzer coin from the Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1765, just a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, and during a period of increased trade and commerce between Europe and the Americas. As a result, coins like this one played an important role in facilitating international trade and commerce during this time. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
