Augustus III Saxon, Ducat 1754 EDC, Leipzig
Av.:
Bust in profile to the right, wearing crown and armor covered with cloak.
In the rim the inscription: D G AVGVSTVS III REX POLONIARUM
Rw.:
Crown. Under the crown a five-field shield with the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania and the Saxons. Under the shields initials EDC (Ernest Dietrich Croll - mincmaster of the Leipzig mint).
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECT 1754
Variety with smaller bust.
Condition: NGC UNC Details
Injury visible on obverse. In NGC's estimation, the coin has been repaired. Beautifully struck and preserved piece. Good detail. Gloss and lots of mint mirror. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 2144 (R2), Kahnt 663 var.b, Friedberg 2855, Merseburger 1725, Kamiński/Żukowski 890 (R3)
