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⅓ 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: 29 mm

Weight: 7.02 g

Silver weight: 5.85 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.3% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1032

Numista: #32795

Value

Bullion value: $16.41

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich August in armor, facing right.

Inscription:

FRID·AVGVST·D·G·DVX SAX·ELECTOR

1792

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Electoral Saxon arms on a shield over an eagle's breast.

Inscription:

SAC·ROM·IMP·PROVISOR ITERVM

I·E· C·

XL·EINE MARK F·

1/3

Script: Latin

Edge

Leaf pattern

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1792	—	—

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