Heritage Auctions

2 Groschens – Electorate of Saxony

Commemoration: Death of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor

Context

Years: 1741–1742

Country: Germany

Issuer: Electorate of Saxony

Ruler: Frederick Augustus II

Currency:

(1493—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 3.42 g

Silver weight: 3.42 g

Thickness: 1.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #906

Numista: #19201

Value

Bullion value: $9.39

Obverse

Inscription:

✿ D.G.FRID.AUG.REX POL.DUX SAX.ARCHIM.& ELECTOR

Script: Latin

Inscription:

2 . æ .

✱ IN PROVINCIIS IUR.SAXON PROVISOR ET VICARIUS 1741

Script: Latin

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1741	—	—
1742	—	—

💎 Very Rare