1104
German States. Saxony. Friedrich August II (1733-1763), Duke, Elector and King of Poland as
Augustus III. Gold 5-Thalers, 1754-EC. Crowned and draped bust right. Rev. Crowned arms (Fr 2859;
HCz 2856; KM A943). Graded AU55 by NGC, with tag (not in holder, the only example graded by
NGC), attractive with good eye appeal.
$ 1,000
1105
German States. Saxony. Friedrich August III (1904-1918). Gold 10-Marks, 1912-E (Fr 3849; KM 1264;
J 267). In NGC holder graded MS63 (���������� ���� ��� ����� �� ���� ��� �� ��� ��� �� ����
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$ 800
mintage 75,250 pieces
Amazing 1791 Thaler of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
1106
German States. Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. Prince Friedrich Karl (1790-1793). Silver Thaler, 1791-ICK
(Saalfeld). One year type. Bust of the prince right. Rev. Crowned shield flanked by “Wildman”
(KM 734; Dav 2772; Fischer 586). In NGC holder graded MS65 Prooflike, very sharply struck
with somewhat frosty central devices contrasting with wholly prooflike, blazingly lustrous fields.
Extremely rare this nice, the only one so graded but we doubt any specimen extant can have greater visual
appeal.
$ 5,000
ex FDC Collection
This coin could easily be mistaken for a Proof and it may well be by 18
th
Centur standards. Consultation with three well
known Thaler specialists has confirmed that at the very least it is of “Specimen” status, ie a coin struck for special purpose,
most likely presentation. NGC has graded it MS65 PL as concession to its grand quality, though even this high numerical
grade seems quite conservative.
