Augustus III Sas, Half-track 1755 EC, Leipzig - rare.
A distinctive portrait halftrack. The first issue of a portrait half-track in history.
Bust in profile to the right wearing crown and armor.
On the reverse a Polish Eagle with the Saxon Coat of Arms on the chest. On the sides the date 17 - 55 Under the pawns initials E - C (Ernest Dietrich Croll - mincmaster of the Leipzig mint). At the bottom the description of the denomination PULTORAK
Condition: 2/2+
Minor surface scratches, but a beautifully struck and preserved coin for the type. A rare, typologically valued and sought after coin. A beautiful piece.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.00 g
Literature: Kopicki 2089 (R4), Kahnt 698
