2 Groschens - Frederick August III

Features

Issuer Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Prince elector Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1792
Value 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 3.4 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
32803
References KM# 1031,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Buck# 182
Lienhard Buck; 1981. Die Münzen des Kurfürstentums Sachsen, 1763 bis 1806. Transpress Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany.

Commemorative issue

Vicarage of Friedrich August III

Obverse

Portrait of Friedrich August in armor facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRID·AVG·D·G·DVX SAX·ELECTOR
1792

Reverse

Crowned Electoral and Saxonian coat of arms on a shield on eagle's breast

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAC·ROM·IMP·PROVISOR ITERUM
I·E·C·
CLX·EINE MARK F·

Edge

Plain

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792 IEC Photo 62 740

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Groschens - Frederick August III
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 1925
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 VF USD 17.26
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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