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2 Groschens – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Death of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor

Germany

Context

Years: 1741–1742

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Electorate

Ruler: Frederick Augustus II

Currency:

Thaler

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 3.42 g

Silver weight: 3.42 g

Thickness: 1.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #906

Numista: #19201

Value

Bullion value: $9.72

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich August training a horse.

Inscription:

✿ D.G.FRID.AUG.REX POL.DUX SAX.ARCHIM.& ELECTOR

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Throne vacant, regalia present.

Inscription:

2 . æ .

✱ IN PROVINCIIS IUR.SAXON PROVISOR ET VICARIUS 1741

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1741	—	—
1742	—	—

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