A magnificent specimen minted to commemorate the awarding of Augustus the Danish Order of the Elephant by the Danish King in 1686,
obverse: AUGUSTUS II.D.G. REX POL:&EL:SAX: .1702 ,
the ruler's head turned right in "a la lion" wig and a laurel wreath,
reverse: in the quadruple shield a cross with a heart shield in the middle,
The Eagle and the Pahonia;
in the heart field the coats of arms of the Saxon elector and Saxony under the elector's cap;
shield crowned with a royal crown,
situated in front of the order star,
surrounded by the chain of the Order of the Elephant;
royal issue for Poland,
an extremely rare and interesting specimen,
background polishing and scratches - effect of typical 19th century cleaning,
gold, weight: 6,91g
Kahnt 256, Friedberg 2811, Parchimowicz 1421 b
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