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2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick August II
| Silver (.900) | 37.12 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1854 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Thaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 THALER VII EINE F.MARK 3 1/2 GULDEN
VEREINS 1851 MÜNZE
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: GOTT SEGNE SACHSEN
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 1839, just a few years after the Saxon government had implemented a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the economy and simplifying trade. The 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system, and it quickly became a widely used denomination in everyday transactions. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for over a decade, a testament to its durability and utility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 G | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 G | 68000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 G | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 G | 71000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 G | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 F | 147000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 F | 78000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 F | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 F | 113000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 F | 246000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 F | 209000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 F | 303000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 F | 886000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick August II 1839-1854 coin.
