Augustus III Sas, Ort 1754 EC, Leipzig
On the obverse bust in profile to the right wearing a crown.
On the reverse a crowned shield of arms. Under the shield the denomination mark 18 and initials E - C (Ernest Dietrich Croll - mincmaster of the Leipzig mint).
The "bulldog" bust is ribbed with a ribbed section of the sleeve and a plain ribbon of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Heads of rivets on the breastplate.
Crown fields of the obverse and reverse smooth with suspensions in the central fields.
Brooch of the clasp oval with a pearl border.
Reverse variant with eight leaves.
Punctuation variant without a dot after the date.
Condition: 2-/2
Minor sheet flaws visible on the obverse, but a beautifully preserved piece. Rarer and appreciated bust. An attractive coin.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 6.01 g
Literature: Anuszczyk 54J.2.h, Kopicki 2113, Kahnt 687 var.f
