German States, Saxony. Friedrich August I (1806-1827) - Thaler
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German States, Saxony. Friedrich August I, 1806-1827. AR Thaler (40mm, 27.10g), dated 1812. SGH - Dresden mint. Napoleon edge.
KM # 1059.1 (C180b); AKS 12 Anm; Jaeger 12; Kahnt 416; Davenport 854.
Beautiful condition - just a hint of roughness on obverse, but reverse absolutely flawless - aEF/EF overall. Quite stunning in hand - huge, artistic Thaler. This coin is dated the year of Napoleon’s defeat. This year is the lowest reported mintage for the series (.134, compared to .773 in 1813).