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⅙ Thaler – Saxony

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1803–1806

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: Frederick Augustus III

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 25.5 mm

Weight: 5.39 g

Silver weight: 2.92 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 54.1% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1045

Numista: #61864

Value

Bullion value: $8.18

Obverse

Description:

Uniformed bust, right-facing.

Inscription:

FRID. AVG. D. G. DVX SAX. ELECTOR

Translation:

Frederick Augustus, by the Grace of God, Duke of Saxony, Elector

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, German

Reverse

Description:

Crowned oval arms framed by branches, date in legend.

Inscription:

LXXX. EINE FEINE MARK.1805

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1803	—	—
1804	—	—
1805	—	—
1806	—	—

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