Saxony 1755-FWoF thaler Dav-2665
This specimen was lot 42314 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Saxony. Taler, 1755-FWoF. Dresden Mint. Friedrich August II. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. This decently preserved example exhibits a somewhat two-tone appearance with rich slate patina in the legends and amongst the devices while the exposed areas are a brighter gray coloration. The obverse is boldly struck while the reverse is somewhat uneven. Close inspection reveal evidence of a past cleaning accounting for the details designation. Despite its shortcomings a presentable example of this popular type." This type was issued every year 1734-56 but it is not common. Elector Frederick August II was also king of Poland and collectors of that country also claim this issue.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-2665; KM-880; Kop-11460.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Gernot Schnee, Sächsiche Taler, 1500-1800, Frankfurt Am Main, P. N. Schulten, 1982.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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