Friedrich August as August II of Poland

CNG 100, Lot: 694. Estimate $1500. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie (Kurfürstentum). Friedrich August I (August II von Polen). 1694-1733. AV Half Dukat (15mm, 1.69 g, 11h). Commemorating his Election and Coronation as King of Poland. Dresden mint. Struck 1697. AVGVSTVS • II • REX • POLONIE •, bareheaded bust right, wearing coat with collar / HANC DEUS IPSE DEDIT •, large royal crown. KM –; Friedberg 2832. Near EF, lustrous, light hairlines and a couple of scratches. Rare.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from M. Louis Teller, March 1981.