© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
2 Ducats - Frederick August II
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1754 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval shield of 4-fold arms in crowned baroque frame, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECT 1753
E D C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick August II 1753-1754 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in the Electorate of Saxony, which was a powerful state in the Holy Roman Empire. However, in 1756, the Seven Years' War broke out, and the Electorate of Saxony was forced to take sides. This led to the coin being minted in a time of political and economic instability, which makes it a unique and interesting piece of history.
