Full name: Antal Kelemen Tivadar Mária József János Nepomuk Ferenc Xavér Alajos JanuáriusBorn: December 27, 1755, in DresdenDescended from the Albert branch of the House of WettinFather: Frederick Christian, Elector of SaxonyMother: Maria Antonia Walpurga, Princess of BavariaBrother: Frederick Augustus I, first King of SaxonyFirst wife: Maria Carolina of Savoy – died young, childless.Second wife: Maria Theresa Josepha of Austria – they had four children, but they all died early.He ascended the throne on May 5, 1827 after the death of his brother, became king at the age of 71, and had little political experience. He did not initiate any significant reforms during his reign.The French July Revolution (1830) also caused riots in Saxony. The bourgeoisie demanded constitutional reforms. King Anthony yielded to pressure: Bernhard von Lindenau became Prime Minister. He appointed his nephew, Frederick Augustus, as co-ruler, who gradually took over state affairs. He died on 6 June 1836 in Pillnitz, at the age of 80. He was succeeded by his nephew Frederick Augustus II.

Anton Clemens Theodor Maria Joseph I ascended the throne in 1827 after the death of his brother, Frederick Augustus I. The Kingdom of Saxony was then a member of the German States and had its own minting rights. During his reign, no major economic reforms took place, but coinage continued according to previous traditions. The currency of the Kingdom of Saxony during this period was the Saxon thaler. Several denominations were minted in the thaler system, such as: 1 thaler, 1/2 thaler, 1/6 thaler – for example, an 1827 silver 1/6 thaler coin made of .521 fine silver. The coins often featured: a portrait or profile of King Anthony I, the year of minting, the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saxony, or other heraldic motifs. Coins minted by Anthony I are now considered rare, especially those in good condition. They are sought after by collectors, especially the silver thalers, which are beautifully crafted and have historical value. The style of the coins reflects the influence of classicist art, which was typical of the early 19th century.