August III Sas, Ort 1756 EC, Leipzig
Crowned bust facing right on obverse.
On the reverse a crowned shield of arms. Under the shield the denomination mark 18 and the initials E - C (Ernest Dietrich Croll - mincmaster of the Leipzig mint).
A small bust with a plain ribbon of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Smooth oval brooch.
Variety of the reverse with eight leaves.
Crown fields of obverse and reverse vertically ribbed with suspensions in the center fields.
Variant of punctuation without a dot ending the obverse inscription on the obverse and with a dot after the date.
Condition: NGC MS62
A beautifully struck and preserved piece for this type. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror. Mint condition confirmed by high NGC grade. A beautiful coin.
Recommended
Literature: Anuszczyk 56B.2.c , Kopicki 2115, Kahnt 689
