August II the Strong, 2/3 thaler 1701 ILH, Dresden - beautiful
Av.:
Bust in profile to the right in armor covered with a cloak.
In the rim: D G FRID AUGUST REX POLONIARUM
Rw.:
Crown. Under the crown, between palm branches, two shields with Polish, Lithuanian and Saxon coats of arms. Under the shields 2/3, the letters I L- H and the sign of hooks.
In the rim an inscription divided at the top by a crown: DUX SAX I C M A & W S R I ARCH & EL (hook) 1701.
Condition: 1-/1
A superbly struck and preserved piece. Deep, artistic relief. Impressive detail. Charming patina. Gloss and mint mirror. In such a state of preservation, the coin is rare and quite difficult to get on the market. A beautiful piece for discerning collectors.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 17.15 g
Literature: Kopicki 10914 (R1), Davenport 819, Kahnt 119, Kaminski/Zhukowski 395 (R1)
