2 Pfennige - Frederick August II 1841 front 2 Pfennige - Frederick August II 1841 back
2 Pfennige - Frederick August II 1841 photo
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2 Pfennige - Frederick August II

1841 year
Copper - 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1841
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄150)
Currency
Thaler (1839-1873)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47515
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Name and date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
PFENNIGE
1841
G

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Frederick August II, who was the King of Saxony from 1836 until his death in 1854. The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time. The coat of arms features a shield with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire, including the imperial eagle and the imperial orb. This design was used on many coins of the German States during this period, and it symbolized the connection between the various German states and the Holy Roman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1841 G 1263000 - - - - - -

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