August II the Strong, Thaler 1703 ILH, Dresden - very rare
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Bust in profile to the right in armor covered with a cloak.
In the rim: DUX SAX I C M A & W - D G FRID AUG REX POL
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Crown. Under the crown, between palm branches, two shields with Polish, Lithuanian and Saxon coats of arms. Under the initials I L- H (Johann Lorenz Holland - mincmaster of the Dresden mint).
In the rim an inscription divided at the top by a crown: SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECT (hook) 1703.
Condition: 2
Slightly rubbed (traces visible in the photos), but a beautifully struck and preserved piece. A very rare coin and very difficult to find on the collector's market.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 28.91 g
Literature: Kopicki 10967 (R1), Kahnt 104, Davenport 7656, Schnee 996, Kaminski/Zhukowski 471 (R2)
