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2 Groschens - Frederick August II Marriage
1747 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 1747 |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Value | 2 Groschens (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Winged figure with sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPEI PUBLICÆ .
Comment
Kahnt 658Listed twice in KM as 2 Groschen and as 1/12 Thaler but both are the same.
Interesting fact
The 2 Groschens coin commemorating Frederick August II's marriage in 1747 was minted during a time of great change in the Electorate of Saxony. The coin's design features the portrait of Frederick August II and his bride, Maria Josepha of Austria, on the obverse, while the reverse depicts the coat of arms of the Albertinian Line of the House of Wettin, which ruled Saxony at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the reign of Frederick August II, who was known for his military campaigns and political alliances that helped shape the fate of Europe during the 18th century.
