August III of Saxony, minted in 1755 EC, Leipzig
On the obverse, a crowned bust in right-facing profile.
On the reverse, a crowned coat-of-arms shield. Below the shield, the denomination “18” and the initials “E–C” (Ernest Dietrich Croll—Master of the Leipzig Mint).
A broad bust with a ribbed ribbon of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
The crown fields on the obverse and reverse are vertically ribbed, with pendants in the central fields of the obverse.
An oval clasp brooch with seven jewels.
A variant of the reverse featuring ten leaves.
A variant of the punctuation with a period after the date.
Condition: 2-
Minor flaws in the metal and minting, but a very nicely preserved piece.
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Metal: silver
Weight: 5.86 g
References: Anuszczyk—none, Kopicki 2113, Kahnt 688 var. d
