½ Thaler - Frederick August II (Vicariat) 1741-1742 front ½ Thaler - Frederick August II (Vicariat) 1741-1742 back
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½ Thaler - Frederick August II Vicariat

 
Silver 13.67 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1741-1742
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.67 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#186018
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Empty throne on dias with symbol of the office, date at the end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN PROVINCIIS IUR.SAXON.PROVISOR ET VICARIUS
.1741. *

Comment

In 1740 Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI died resulting succession problem in HRE. Until Maria Theresa was accepted as new ruler of HRE Frederick August II ruled Saxony as deputy (vicarius) for emperor.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick August II, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland from 1733 to 1763. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the Saxon state, and this coin may have been minted to commemorate one of his military victories or to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1741  - - - - - -

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