GERMANY, Sachsen (Duchy & Electorate [Albertine line]). Johann Georg II. Elector, 1656-1680. AR Doppeltaler (65mm, 57.77 g, 7h). Commemorating the laying of the foundation stone in the chapel of Moritzburg Castle. Dresden mint; mm: acorn. Dated 1 November
1661. Crossed sword and palm front surmounted by plumed helmet, alls et on monument; crowned open book to left; to right, crossed swords within wreath surmounted by elector’s cap; radiant Tetragrammaton above / Legend in twelve lines. Clauss & Kahnt 508; Schnee 912; Davenport 401; KM 496. Toned, edge marks. AU.
Ex Alexander Christopher Collection.
