Saxony 1741 groschen

Goldberg Sale 146, lot 1491

This specimen was lot 1491 in Goldberg Sale 146 (Los Angeles, July 2025), where it sold for $66. The catalog description^[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. Vicariat Groschen, 1741. Friedrich August II. Duke on horseback. Reverse: Empty throne. PCGS graded About Uncirculated Detail (Cleaned). The Augustana Collection." This type was struck 1741-42 to celebrate the elector's assumption of the vicariat, temporary ruler of the Holy Roman Empire until Charles VI's successor could be elected.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.1 g, silver.

Catalog reference: KM-905.

Source:

• Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[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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