Duchy of Warsaw Thaler 1812 IB, Warsaw
Av.: Head of Frederick August to the right.
In the rim: FRID AVG REX SAX DVX VARSOV
Rw.: Under the crown, encircled by a wreath of palm branches, a two-field shield of arms with the coats of arms of Poland and Saxony. On the sides of the crown the date 18 - 12, at the bottom initials I - B (Jacob Benicke - administrator of the Warsaw mint). Below the inscription TALAR
Condition: PCGS AU55
Beautifully struck and preserved piece. Beautiful detail. Gloss and lots of mirror. High PCGS grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is quite rare and quite difficult to get on the collector market.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 3701 (R2), Plage 115, Kahnt 1267, Davenport 247, Berezowski 7.50 zl.
