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2 Thalers - Frederick August II
1740 year| Silver | 58.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1733-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double-headed eagle with crowned round arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Comment
Slg. Engelh. 1463Struck on 1 Taler planchets.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Frederick August II 1740 coin from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) is that it features an image of the Elector Frederick August II on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was the ruling dynasty of Saxony at the time.
