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2 Thalers - Frederick August III Prize Taler
1780 year| Silver | 55.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 55.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#192128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wreath above caduceus at left and wheat sheaf back of beehive at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUR BELOHNUNG - DES FLEISSES
1780 / V / EINE MARK FEIN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1780 Frederick August III Prize Taler from the Electorate of Saxony 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, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a guarantee of its genuineness and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Thalers - Frederick August III (Prize Taler) 1780 coin.
