August III of Saxony, 2/3 thaler (gulden) 1747, Dresden
Coin minted to commemorate the wedding of Frederick Christian (son of Augustus III) to Anna of Bavaria.
Obverse:
A mythical wedding god floating in the air, with the inscription above him: SPEI PUBLICÆ
Reverse:
Inscription in seven lines: FRIDERICI / CHRISTIANI / REG POL EL SAX PRINC / ET / ANTONIÆ BAVARÆ / CONNUBIUM / MDCCXLVII
Condition: NGC MS61
A beautifully struck and preserved coin. Beautiful detail. Brilliance and mint luster. Only one piece has received a higher NGC grade. In this condition, the coin is rare and hard to find on the collectors’ market.
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References: Kopicki 11543 (R3), Kahnt 657
