1102
German States. Saxe-Albertine Line. August (1553-1586). Silver Thaler, 1565-HB. Bust with sword
right dividing date. Rev. Helmeted arms (Dav 9795). In NGC holder graded AU58, reflective fields
with much original mint lustre.
$ 600
1103
German States. Saxony. Friedrich August II (1733-1763), Duke, Elector and King of Poland as
Augustus III. Silver Vicariat Thaler, 1741. Friedrich as Elector on horseback. Rev. Vacant Imperial
throne (Dav 2669; KM 907). In NGC holder graded MS64 ����� ����� ������ �� ���� �� ����� ����
(only eight graded by NGC, of which four
are circulated and four mint state, two in 61, one 63 and this specimen, MS64�� ������� ��� ���������
)�, superb, gem brilliant
uncirculated, well struck with full original frosty mint lustre.
Very rare in such nice condition, the finest
graded by NGC and quite likely the finest known.
$ 3,500
ex FDC Collection
Upon the death of HRE Charles VI in 1740, his daughter Maria Theresa came to the throne but without universal support,
leading to the War of the Austrian Succession. Friedrich, desirous of certain Habsburg lands for Saxony, at first opposed
Maria Theresa, then changed sides in 1742. During the short interim, this vicariat Thaler was struck - one of the most
handsome designs of 18
th
Century German and Polish coinage.
