August III of Saxony, minted in 1754 EC, Leipzig—a rare and very attractive
On the obverse, a crowned bust in right-facing profile.
On the reverse, a crowned coat-of-arms shield. Below the shield, the denomination “18” and the initials “E–C” (Ernest Dietrich Croll—Master of the Leipzig Mint).
Small bust. Distinctive hair arrangement.
The crown fields on the obverse and reverse are smooth, with suspensions in the central fields.
Oval clasp brooch without a border.
A variant of the reverse featuring seven leaves.
A variant of the punctuation lacking a period at the end of the rim inscription on the obverse and a period after the date.
Condition: 2/2+
Minor surface scratches on the obverse (visible in the photo) and localized under-strikes, but a beautifully preserved piece for this type. Three-dimensional relief. Good detail. Luster and plenty of mint mirror finish. A rare, sought-after, and highly valued bust. In this condition, the coin is rare and hard to find on the collectors’ market.
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Metal: silver
; Weight: 5.68 g
References: Anuszczyk 54M.1.b (R2), Kopicki 2111, Kahnt 687 var.m
