Triton XIV, Lot: 1349. Estimate $300. Sold for $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Franz Xaver. Regent, 1763-1768. AR Taler (42mm, 27.90 g, 12h). Dresden mint. Dated 1764. XAVERIUS D : G : REG : PR : POL : & LITH : DVX SAX :, armored bust right / ELECTORATVS SAXONIÆ ADMINISTRATOR • 1764, crowned coat of arms; X • EINE to left, MARCK F : to right; E . D . C below. Schnee 1055; Davenport 2678. Good VF, nicely toned.

From the HLT Collection.

After the death of his brother Friedrich Christian, Franz Xaver served as co-regent with his sister-in-law for his young nephew, Elector Friedrich August III.