August III Sas, Thaler 1755 EDC, Leipzig
Av.:
Bust in profile to the right, wearing crown of armor.
In the rim the inscription: D G AVGVSTVS III REX POLONIARUM
Rw.:
Under the crown two shields 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 the inscription: SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECT 1755
Condition: 3+/2-
Minor sheet flaws and bumps and scratches on the obverse, but a very nicely minted and preserved coin. Good detail. Nice presentation. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 28.75 g
Literature: Kopicki 2137 (R1), Davenport 1617, Kahnt 676 var.a
