© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
5 Thalers - Frederick August II
| Gold (.902) | 6.682 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1836-1854) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1854 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1839-1873) |
| Composition | Gold (.902) |
| Weight | 6.682 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned and draped arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FUNF THLR.
18 42
Edge
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 1842, just a few years after the Saxon government had introduced a new currency system, the "Thaler" system, which replaced the old "Gulden" system. This change was made to simplify the currency system and make it more modern. Additionally, during the reign of Frederick August II, the Kingdom of Saxony was going through a period of industrialization and urbanization, which led to an increase in trade and commerce, making the coin a valuable tool for facilitating economic transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 G | 4445 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 F | 1483 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 F | 1964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 F | 1110 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 F | 511 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 F | 4570 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Thalers - Frederick August II 1842-1854 coin.
