Augustus III Saxon, Ort 1754 EC, Leipzig - beautiful
On the obverse bust in profile right crowned.
On the reverse a crowned shield of the coat of arms. Under the shield the denomination marking 18 and initials E - C (Ernest Dietrich Croll - mincmaster of the Leipzig mint).
Bust broad with ribbed ribbon of theOrder of the Golden Fleece.
Crown fields of the obverse and reverse vertically ribbed with suspensions in the central fields.
Brooch of the clasp oval with three jewels.
Reverse variant with eight leaves.
Variation of punctuation without a dot ending the obverse inscription and without a dot after the date.
Condition: NGC MS65
superbly struck and preserved piece. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror over the entire surface. Mint condition confirmed by a very high NGC grade (highest grade). In such a state of preservation, the coin is rare and difficult to obtain on the collector market. A beautiful piece for discerning collectors.
Recommended
Literature: Anuszczyk none, Kopicki 2111, Kahnt 687 var.d
