© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Groschens - Frederick August I Death
1717 year| Silver | 3.84 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#184003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship at sea, rock in water at left.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1694 until his death in 1717. The coin features an image of Frederick August I on one side and an image of the Saxon coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in silver and weighs 3.84 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors of historical coins.
