1 Thaler - August

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector ​​​​​​​Augustus I (August I) (1553-1586)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1553-1555
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
184432
References MB# 145,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Keil/Kahnt# 45,
Claus Keilitz, Helmut Kahnt; 2014. Die sächsisch albertinischen Münzen 1547 bis 1611 (2nd edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Schnee# 700,
Gernot Schnee; 1982. Sächsische Taler 1500-1800 und Abschläge von Talerstempeln in Gold und Silber : Dukaten, Mehrfach-Taler, Halbtaler. Winfried Bogon Verlag, Frankfurt, Germany.
Dav ECT# 9789
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Bust 3/4 to right, holding sword over right shoulder, titles of August I divided by 3 small shields of arms.

Script: Latin

Reverse

4-fold arms with central shield of electoral Saxony, angel behind, titles continued and divided by small shields, date at end.

Script: Latin

Lettering: … FR or FRI

Mint

Freiberg, Germany

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1553 
1554  bird's head mintmark
1554  Photo star mintmark
1555 

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - AugustPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - August
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232144
Lot 61454
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2021 1554 – star mintmark VF
(PCGS VF30)
USD 1680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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