August II the Strong, ¼ nuptial thaler 1719 IGS, Dresden - rare and beautiful
August II quarter thaler minted to celebrate the nuptials of Prince Frederick August II, later King August III of Saxony of Poland, to Maria Josefa Habsburg, Archduchess of Austria.
Av.:
Two hands binding two burning hearts. At the top in a half-title: INDISSOLVBILITER
Rw.:
Under the apple an inscription in 10 lines: SIGNATIS / PACT CONIVG / INTER / SER PRINC REG POL / ET ELECT SAXON / ET SER PRINC R HVNG / BOH & ARCHIDVC AVSTR / VIENNAE / A MDCCXIX / IGS and hooks (mintmark of the Dresden mint).
Condition: 1-
Beautifully struck and preserved piece. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Charming patina. Intense luster and mint mirror. A rare and underrated denomination. In such a state of preservation, the coin is rare and difficult to find on the collector's market. A beautiful piece for discerning collectors.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 7.24 g
Literature: Kopicki 11123 (R3), Kahnt 311, Kaminski/ Zhukowski missing
