Triton XIV, Lot: 1348. Estimate $750. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Friedrich August II. Elector, 1733-1763. AR Taler (42mm, 25.99 g, 12h). Commemorating the death of Holy Roman Emperor Karl VI. Dresden mint. Dated 1741. * D • G • FRID • AUG • REX POL • DUX SAX • ARCHIMARESCHALL • & ELECT •, armored elector on rearing horse right, holding sword / * IN PROVINCIIS IUR • SAXON • PROVISOR ET VICARIUS • 1741 •, elaborately decorated empty throne, crown and scepter on seat. Schnee 1032; Davenport 2669. EF, lightly toned.

From the HLT Collection.