Dwugrosz - August III Sas (Drezno) 1747 front Dwugrosz - August III Sas (Drezno) 1747 back
Dwugrosz - August III Sas (Drezno) 1747 photo
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Dwugrosz - August III Sas Drezno

1747 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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
References
Numista
N#258686
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Kopicki 11542

Interesting 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.