Saxony 1694-IK 2 groschen

Goldberg Sale 146, lot 1481

This specimen was lot 1481 in Goldberg Sale 146 (Los Angeles, July 2025), where it sold for $66. The catalog description^[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. Double Death Groschen, 1694-IK. Johann Georg IV. Pyramid with shields. Reverse: Legend. PCGS graded AU-58. The Augustana Collection." This double groschen is one of an extensive series of commemoratives issued on the death of elector John George IV. His brother Frederick Augustus succeeded him and promptly embroiled Saxony in the Polish wars, to the electorate's detriment.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM-644; Kohl-346; Mers.1335.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 146: US Coins & Currency, Ancient & World Coins, featuring The Americas Collection, The Henry Garrett Collection & The Augustana Collection, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2025.

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