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8 Ducats – Saxony

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1725–1731

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: Frederick Augustus I

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Weight: 28 g

Gold weight: 27.61 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #854

Numista: #286996

Value

Bullion value: $4610.90

Obverse

Description:

Armored bust right.

Inscription:

D G FRID: AUGUST: REX POL: DUX SAX: I C M A & W

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Polish and Saxon crowned shields, date and initials below.

Inscription:

SAC: ROM: IMP: ARCHIM: ET ELECTOR

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1725	IGS	—
1731	IGS	—

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