Johann Georg II’s Grandson as Hercules

Sale: Triton X, Lot: 931. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Monday, 8 January 2007.  Sold For $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg II. Elector, 1656-1680. AR Taler Klippe (28.98 g, 3h). Commemorating the birth of his grandson, Johann Georg IV. Dated 1669. Büchsen-schiessen bey der Chur : Prinzl : Einsegnung (rosette), Johann Georg IV as baby Hercules in a cradle strangling snakes; AB INCUNABULIS above; date M. D. C. LXIX. in corners / Johann Georg der Vierte, Herzog zu Sachse, J.C.U.B. (rosette), IG 4 monogram; coats of arms in corners. Schnee 928; Merseburger 1298; Davenport 7632; KM 528. EF, toned, tiny scratches in reverse fields.