1 Groschen - Frederick August II

€19,270.00
IssuerSaxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year1740
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1493-1805)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.91 g
Dimensions21.48 mm
Thickness0.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#900, Schön DM#139, C#4
Obverse descriptionRight bust of Friedrich August II, Elector of Saxony from 1733 to 1763, surrounded by the legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD.G.FRID.AUG.REX.POL.DUX.SAX.ARCHIM & ELECTOR
Reverse descriptionDouble-headed eagle with Saxon coat of arms on the bust separating the face value. Surrounded by the legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN PROVINCIIS IVR.SAXON.PROVISOR & VICARIVS 1740
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1740  - -
Catalog ID3960304290
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