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German States 1914E Saxony 5 Marks Almost Uncirculated (AU50)
German States 1914E Saxony 5 Marks Almost Uncirculated (AU50)
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German States 1914E Saxony 5 Marks Almost Uncirculated (AU50)
Friedrich August III of Saxony (1865–1932) was the final monarch of the Kingdom of Saxony, reigning from 1904 until his abdication in 1918. Known for his straightforward manner and personal modesty, he was generally well regarded by his subjects, especially in contrast to some of his more flamboyant contemporaries among the German princes. His reign unfolded during a period of rapid industrial growth and social change within Saxony, which was one of the more economically advanced regions of the German Empire. Although he upheld the traditional structures of monarchy, he maintained a relatively approachable public image and avoided the more aggressive political posturing seen elsewhere in imperial Germany.
The end of his rule came amid the upheaval of German Revolution of 1918–1919, which followed Germany’s defeat in World War I. Faced with widespread unrest and the collapse of imperial authority, Friedrich August III abdicated without significant resistance, reportedly remarking in Saxon dialect that people could “make their own mess now.” After his abdication, he lived quietly as a private citizen, retaining a degree of popularity among the Saxon people. His reign marked the final chapter of centuries of royal rule in Saxony, ending with the broader dissolution of monarchies across Germany.
Obverse: Bust of Friedrich August III facing right, with the legend around, and the mintmark below.
Reverse: The crowed Imperial eagle with a shield on its breast, with the date to the right and the denomination below.
Specificiations:
Issuer: The Kingdom of Saxony
Monarch: Friedrich August III (1904-1918)
Composition: 0.900 Silver
Weight: 27.77 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: Smooth with Inscription
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: Muldenhutten, Germany
Mintage: 298,000
Friedrich August III of Saxony (1865–1932) was the final monarch of the Kingdom of Saxony, reigning from 1904 until his abdication in 1918. Known for his straightforward manner and personal modesty, he was generally well regarded by his subjects, especially in contrast to some of his more flamboyant contemporaries among the German princes. His reign unfolded during a period of rapid industrial growth and social change within Saxony, which was one of the more economically advanced regions of the German Empire. Although he upheld the traditional structures of monarchy, he maintained a relatively approachable public image and avoided the more aggressive political posturing seen elsewhere in imperial Germany.
The end of his rule came amid the upheaval of German Revolution of 1918–1919, which followed Germany’s defeat in World War I. Faced with widespread unrest and the collapse of imperial authority, Friedrich August III abdicated without significant resistance, reportedly remarking in Saxon dialect that people could “make their own mess now.” After his abdication, he lived quietly as a private citizen, retaining a degree of popularity among the Saxon people. His reign marked the final chapter of centuries of royal rule in Saxony, ending with the broader dissolution of monarchies across Germany.
Obverse: Bust of Friedrich August III facing right, with the legend around, and the mintmark below.
Reverse: The crowed Imperial eagle with a shield on its breast, with the date to the right and the denomination below.
Specificiations:
Issuer: The Kingdom of Saxony
Monarch: Friedrich August III (1904-1918)
Composition: 0.900 Silver
Weight: 27.77 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: Smooth with Inscription
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: Muldenhutten, Germany
Mintage: 298,000
