August III Sas, Thaler 1763 EDC, Leipzig - exquisite
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Bust in profile to the right, wearing armor.
In the rim the inscription: D G FRID AUGUST REX POL D S I C M A & W
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Under the crown two shields with the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania and the Saxons Under the shields initials of EDC (Ernest Dietrich Croll - mincmaster of the Leipzig mint) and an inscription: X EINE FEINE MARCK
In the rim an inscription: SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECTOR 1763
State of preservation: PCGS MS65
Exquisitely preserved coin. Beautiful colorful patina. Deep, artistic relief. Impressive detail. Intense luster and mint mirror throughout. This is the piece that received the highest PCGS MS65 grade and is the only piece with an MS65 grade. An exquisite, one-of-a-kind, cabinet piece to adorn the finest collections.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 11473 (R2), Davenport 2676A, Kahnt 542, Schnee 1048
