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⅙ saxon thaler – Saxony

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Commemoration: Death of King Friedrich August I

Germany

Context

Year: 1827

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Anthony I

Currency:

Thaler

(1806—1839)

Subdivision: ⅙ saxon thaler = 1⁄80 Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 48,000

Material

Diameter: 24 mm

Weight: 5.34 g

Silver Weight:: 2.78 g

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 52.1% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #

Numista: #42682

Value

Bullion value: $6.97

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich August I bust right, legend surrounding.

Inscription:

FRIEDRICH AUGUST *KOENIG VON SACHSEN

Translation:

FREDERICK AUGUSTUS *KING OF SAXONY

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Inscription:

VOLLENDET

D.5 MAI 1827

PS.91 V.14-16

LXXX 1/6 E.F.M.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1827	S	48,000

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