Augustus III Sas, Vicar thaler 1740, Dresden - exquisite
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Bust in profile to the right, wearing armor.
In the rim the inscription: D G FRID AUG REX POL DUX SAX ARCHIMARESCHALL ET ELECTOR
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Two-headed imperial eagle with shield with coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania and Saxons.
In the rim the inscription: IN PROVINCIIS IVR SAXON PROVISOR ET VICARIVS 1740.
Condition: NGC MS63
Brilliantly struck and exquisitely preserved piece. Beautiful relief. Excellent detail. Intense luster and mint mirror all over. This is the piece that received the highest NGC MS63 grade and is the only piece with an MS63 grade. An excellent piece to adorn the best collections.
Literature: Kopicki 11534 (R5), Davenport 2668, Kahnt 632, Schnee 1031
