Münzkabinett Berlin CC0

2 Thalers – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Death of King Friedrich August II

Germany

Context

Year: 1854

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Frederick Augustus II

Currency:

Thaler

(1839—1873)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 6,148

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 37.12 g

Silver weight: 33.41 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1183

Numista: #32785

Value

Bullion value: $93.07

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich August II bust right, surrounded by legend.

Inscription:

FRIEDRICH AUGUST II.* KOENIG VON SACHSEN

† D. 9. AUG. 1854

Translation:

FREDERICK AUGUSTUS II.* KING OF SAXONY

† D. 9. AUG. 1854

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Inscription:

ER SAEETE GERECHTIGKEIT UND ERNTETE LIEBE. HOSEA X. 12.

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:VII * * EINE * FEINE * MARK ... ( F ) ...

Legend:

VII * * EINE * FEINE * MARK ... ( F ) ...

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1854	—	6,148
1854	—	—	Proof

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