1 Thaler - Frederick August II

1 Thaler - Frederick August II - obverse1 Thaler - Frederick August II - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1839-1849
Value 1 Reichsthaler = 1⁄14 Cologne Mark
Currency Thaler (1839-1873)
Composition Silver (.750)
Weight 22.272 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
25502
References KM# 1148,
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# 99,
Paul Arnold, Harald Küthmann, Dirk Steinhilber; 2022. Großer deutscher Münzkatalog von 1800 bis heute (37th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Dav GT III# 875
John Stewart Davenport; 1949. German Talers since 1800. Spink & Son, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Bust of Friedrich August II. facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIEDRICH AUGUST V.G.G. KOENIG V. SACHSEN
F

Reverse

Crowned Saxonian coat of arms.
Inscription around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN THALER XIV EINE F. M.
18 46

Translation: One Thaler 14 one Mark fine

Edge

Smooth edge with inscription

Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN

Translation: God bless Saxony

Mints

F Dresden, Germany
G Dresden, Germany

Comments

1841, 1842, 1843: Variants with missing pearl under the mint mark exist


1844: Variant with point behind the mint mark exists (so called 'Kummertaler')

A trial strike with incomplete year '18..' exists (rare)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1839 G 643 258 11%
1840 G 1 405 968 7%
1841 G 2 505 188 19%
1842 G 974 467 6%
1843 G 1 250 548 11%
1844 G Photo 1 025 601 13%
1845 F 973 340 1.9%
1846 F 860 042 4%
1847 F 677 164 4%
1848 F Photo 1 592 470 $ 320 22%
1849 F Photo 1 367 977 13%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August II
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 1929
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1844 G XF USD 65.78
(EUR 61.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August II
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3105
Lot 31183
Internet Archive
9 Jan 2023 1848 F UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August II
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 29 The Kansas Collection of German Coins Showcase Auction 61272
Lot 97277
Internet Archive
29 May 2022 1848 F UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August II
Heritage Auctions
World Coin Selections from the Morris Collection Monthly Online Auction 271928
Lot 37192
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2019 1848 F UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232327
Lot 61314
Internet Archive
29 Jun 2023 1848 F USD 99.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 September 25 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61325
Lot 24251
Internet Archive
25 Sep 2023 1849 F UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Thaler - Frederick August II
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 693
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1849 F XF USD 62.55
(EUR 58.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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