August II the Strong, 2/3 thaler 1706 ILH, Dresden - rare
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Bust in profile to the right in armor covered with a cloak.
In the rim: D G FRID AUGUST REX POLONIARUM
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Crown. Under the crown, between palm branches, two shields with Polish, Lithuanian and Saxon coats of arms. Below the shields 2/3 and initials I L- H (Johann Lorenz Holland - mincmaster of the Dresden mint).
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: DUX SAX I C M A & W S R I ARCH & EL 1706
Variety with a narrower bust.
Condition: 2+/1-
Gently rubbed obverse (traces visible in photo). Beautifully minted and preserved piece. Rare vintage. Coin rare and difficult to get on the collector market.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 13.76 g
Literature: Kopicki 10924 (R4), Davenport 821, Kahnt 123 var.a, Kaminski/Zhukowski 406 (R3)
