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2 Neugroschen / 20 Pfennige - Frederick August II
| Billon (.312 silver) | 3.00 g | 21.10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1856 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige = 2 Neugroschen) (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 21.10 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Face value and shop letter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
NEU
GROSCHEN
20
PFENNIGE
F
Edge
1841 to 1846: Smooth
1847 to 1856: Smooth with rectangles
Comment
Privy Mintmarks:G = Mintmaster Johann Georg Grohmann (1833 - 1844)
F = Mintmaster Gustav Theodor Fischer (1845 - 1860)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the Kingdom of Saxony. The coin was introduced in 1841, just a few years after the Saxon government had introduced a new currency system, the "Vereinsthaler," which was intended to standardize currency across the German states. The 2 Neugroschen / 20 Pfennige coin was a key part of this system, and it was used widely in everyday transactions throughout the kingdom. Despite the economic and political changes of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over a decade, until 1856, when Frederick August II's reign came to an end.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 G | 3125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 G | 1413000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 G | 1477000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 F | 516000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 F | 425000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 F | 1062000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 F | 656000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 F | 380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 F | 588000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 F | 974000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 F | 604000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 F | 790000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 F | 921000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 F | 2207000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Neugroschen / 20 Pfennige - Frederick August II 1841-1856 coin.
