2 Thalers - Frederick August III

€295,183.00
IssuerSaxony (Albertinian Line), Electorate of
Year1765
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Thalers
CurrencyThaler (1493-1805)
CompositionSilver
Weight58.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#986, Dav GT II#2684, Schnee#1065, Buck#132, Kahnt SM#1163
Obverse descriptionDraped bust right of Friedrich August III inscription around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID:AUGUST:D:G:DUX SAX:ELECTOR
(Translation: FRIDERICUS AUGUSTUS DEI GRATIA DUX SAXONIÆ ELECTOR (Friedrich August Elector of Saxony by Gods grace))
Reverse descriptionElectors coronet above Saxonian coat of arms within branches, mint letters, denomination and date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringZUR BELOHNUNG DES FLEISES E.D.C. V. EINE FEINE MARCK 1765
EdgeLeaves
Mint
Mintage1765 EDC - very rare -
Catalog ID2897536720
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