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2½ Thaler – Kingdom of Saxony

Context

Years: 1842–1854

Country: Germany

Issuer: Kingdom of Saxony

Ruler: Frederick Augustus II

Currency:

(1839—1873)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,370

Material

Diameter: 18 mm

Weight: 3.34 g

Gold weight: 3.01 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90.2% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1164

Numista: #32786

Value

Bullion value: $473.78

Obverse

Inscription:

FRIEDR. AUG. V. G. G. KOENIG V. SACHSEN

G

Translation:

Friedrich August, by the Grace of God, King of Saxony

Script: Latin

Language: German

Inscription:

ZWEI UND EIN HALB. THALER

1842

Script: Latin

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1842	G	560
1845	F	420
1848	F	82
1854	F	308

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