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2 Groschen - Frederick August II Vicariat
| Silver | 3.42 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Empty throne on dais with symbols of office
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 . æ .
✱ IN PROVINCIIS IUR.SAXON PROVISOR ET VICARIUS (date)
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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Groschen - Frederick August II (Vicariat) 1741-1742 coin.
