© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1⁄12 Talara / Dwugrosz - August II Mocny Drezno
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus II the Strong (1697-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1733 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler (1⁄12 Talara) (⅔) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
August II Mocny (the Strong) (1670-1733) was Dux and Princ-Elector of Saxony (1697-1733), under the name Friedrich August I he was elected as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithiania (1697-1706, 1709-1733) (Personal Unia). August had to pass temporary the Polish throne to Stanislav when Swedish Impire occupied Warsaw and won the Battle of Fraustad. Later, in 1709 Russian Imperor Peter won the Battle of Poltava against Swedes and then August was re-assigned to Polish throne again under protection of the Russian Impere. During Saxonian-Polish-Lithianian Unia many Polish and Saxonian coins were minted of the same type.Kopicki 10715
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Interesting fact
The August II Mocny (Drezno) 1701-1733 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design features a unique blend of Polish and Lithuanian elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Poland, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Lithuania. This blending of symbols represents the unity and collaboration between the two nations during that time period.
