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2½ Thaler – Saxony

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1842–1854

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Frederick Augustus II

Currency:

Thaler

(1839—1873)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,370

Material

Diameter: 18 mm

Weight: 3.34 g

Gold weight: 3.01 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90.2% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1164

Numista: #32786

Value

Bullion value: $503.32

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich August II bust right, surrounded by legend.

Inscription:

FRIEDR. AUG. V. G. G. KOENIG V. SACHSEN

G

Translation:

Friedrich August, by the Grace of God, King of Saxony

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Crowned, draped shield with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

ZWEI UND EIN HALB. THALER

1842

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1842	G	560
1845	F	420
1848	F	82
1854	F	308

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