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Dwugrosz - August III Sas Drezno
1747 yearSilver | - | - |
Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
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King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 1747 |
Value | 2 Groschens (Dwugrosz) (1⁄15) |
Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#258686 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Kopicki 11542Interesting fact
The Dwugrosz - August III Sas (Drezno) 1747 coin was minted during the reign of August III, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1733 until his death in 1763. This coin was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his reign, and it features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was circulated throughout the Commonwealth to promote the king's image and reinforce his authority.