Poland (Saxony), Frederick August I (King August II of Poland), dwugrosz (Doppelgroschen, 1/12 thaler) 1705, men. Dresden, Johann Lorenz Holland.
Av. D・G・ FRID・AUGUST: REX・POL・DUX SAX・, under the large crown a circular coat of arms of the Republic, divided into four parts, surrounded by palm leaves, with the Electorate of Saxony in the middle, below between the ends of the stems the mint mark ILH.
Rv. SAC:ROM:IMP:ARCHIM:ET ELECTOR・, between the palm leaves in three lines the denomination 12/EINEN/THAL, below the year 1705, the mint mark the fencing hook (Zainhaken) is not at the end of the inscription, but between the ends of the stems.
Silver, 3.00 g, 25.5×24.3 mm. Kahnt 178.
Condition III+/II-, nicely preserved with luster and old patina, the condition rating would be higher if not for a few scratches and dents - probably teeth marks.
A very rare coin. Helmut Kanht estimated its value as LP (Liebhaberpreis), or amateur price. The coin differs from standard 1705 specimens by the presence of the full word ELECTOR in the obverse legend and the location of the mint mark hook, as well as the intricate drawing. Due to its extreme rarity (Kahnt lists only 3 pieces, one of which is in the collection of the University of Leipzig), there is a perception in German numismatics that it is a proof coin.
