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1 Thaler – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Death of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor

Germany

Context

Year: 1741

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: Frederick Augustus II

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 43 mm

Weight: 28.8 g

Silver weight: 28.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #907

Numista: #59492

Value

Bullion value: $81.87

Obverse

Description:

Horse rearing right.

Inscription:

D.G.FRID.AUG.REX.POL.DUX.SAX ARCHIMARESCHALL.& ELECT.*

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Throne tapestry with arms.

Inscription:

IN PROVINCIIS IUR.SAXON.PROVISOR ET VICARIUS

.1741. *

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1741	—	—

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2 Groschens

1741-1742

1 Ducat