© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Thalers / 3½ Gulden - Frederick August II Royal Saxon Academy of Forestry
1847 year| 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 |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 3½ Gulden = 2 Reichsthaler = ⅐ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 37.12 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Text inside a crown of oak branches, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K. S. ACADEMIE FUR FORST=UND LANDWIRTHE
DEM
FLEISSE
UND
GESITTETEN
BETRAGEN
1847
Translation:
Kingdom of Saxony University for Forestry and Agriculture
The
Assiduity
and
Well
Mannered
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the German States. The Kingdom of Saxony, where the coin was minted, was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to a growing need for a standardized currency. The coin's design, featuring Frederick August II, was meant to symbolize the power and stability of the Saxon monarchy, and its silver content was a reflection of the value placed on the metal at the time. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for many years, a testament to its durability and the trust that people had in it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 F | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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