⅙ Thaler - John

⅙ Thaler - John - obverse⅙ Thaler - John - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King John I (1854-1873)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1855-1856
Value ⅙ Thaler
Currency Thaler (1839-1873)
Composition Silver (.521)
Weight 5.34 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
19727
References KM# 1186,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
AKS# 141
Paul Arnold, Harald Küthmann, Dirk Steinhilber; 2022. Großer deutscher Münzkatalog von 1800 bis heute (37th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Bust of king Johann facing left with inscription around.
Mint mark below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOHANN V.G.G. KOENIG VON SACHSEN
F

Reverse

Crowned Saxonian coat of arms
Value around and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* 6 EINEN THALER 84 EINE F.MARK *
18 55

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Translation: God bless Saxony

Mint

F Dresden, Germany

Comments

A trial strike with incomplete year '185_' exists.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1855 F Photo 476 000 31%
1856 F 1 529 000 69%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ⅙ Thaler - John
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 1570
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 1855 F VF USD 24.84
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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