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2 Thalers
1740 year| Silver | 58.46 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Charles VI (Karl VI) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.46 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms surrounded by branches and figures, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D : G : CAROLUS VI: ROM:IMP:S:AUGUSTUS*
.1740.
IT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1740 Augsburg 2 Thalers coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. At the time, counterfeiters were known to produce coins with a similar weight and appearance to the genuine article, but they would often skip this extra step. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a way to verify that it was indeed a legitimate coin produced by the Free City of Augsburg.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 IT | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers 1740 coin.
