Augustus III Sas, Thaler 1757 IDB, Dresden
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Bust in profile to the right.
In the rim the inscription: D G FRID AUGUST REX POL D S I C M A & W
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Crown. Under the crown two shields with the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania and the Saxons. On the sides palm branches. Under the shields an inscribed monogram F R (Frederick Willhelm), below initials IDB (Johann David Billert - mincmaster of the Dresden mint) and an inscription DER SEEGEN DES DERGBAUES
In the rim an inscription divided at the top by a crown: SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECTOR 1757
State of preservation: NGC MS61
Gently moved top parts of relief, but beautifully struck and preserved coin. Deep, plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Natural, aged patina. Mint luster and mirror finish. High NGC grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is rare and quite difficult to find on the collector market. A beautiful piece.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 11467 (R2), Davenport 2674, Kahnt 535, Schnee 1045
