© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Groschen - Frederick August II Vicariat
| Billon | 2.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1741-1742 |
| Years | 1741-1742 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Empty throne on dais with symbols of office.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN PROVINSIIS IUR SAXON PROVISOREI VICARIUS 1741
1 (_)
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 vicariat of Frederick August II, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1741 to 1742. This means that the coin was minted during a brief period of time when Frederick August II was acting as the ruler of the Electorate of Saxony, before he officially became the Elector. This makes the coin a unique piece of history, as it was minted during a specific moment in time that is now past.
