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⅔ Thaler – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Vicarage of Friedrich August III

Germany

Context

Year: 1792

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: Frederick Augustus III

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 34 mm

Weight: 14.03 g

Silver weight: 11.69 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.3% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1033

Numista: #32794

Value

Bullion value: $32.79

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich August III armored bust, encircled by inscription and date.

Inscription:

FRIED · AVGVST · D · G · DVX SAX · ELECTOR

1792

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Imperial double-headed eagle with Saxonian breast shield, surrounded by inscription, value, and mint mark.

Inscription:

SAC · ROM · IMP · PROVISOR ITERVM

I·E·2/3 C·

XX·EINE MARK F·

Script: Latin

Edge

Leaf pattern

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1792	—	—

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