Saxony NEWP

JCMhouston

I hadn't forgotten about German States coins, just had not been able to find anything lately to add to the collection. This is a 1796 I.E.C. 1/3 Taler, although low catalog values they are very tough to find in uncirculated, this being the only one graded ATS. IEC is Dresden mint, Johann Ernst Croll mintmaster.

Elector Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) of Saxony (1763–1806), he became King of Saxony in 1806 and Duke Frederick Augustus I of Warsaw (1807–1813). A pretty poor ruler in my mind, he tried to play politics, signing a treaty with Bonaparte while also trying to stay friendly with the Prussia/Russia alliance. It all came to naught though and when released from captivity by the alliance he wound up giving up over 1/2 of Saxony and all of the Duchy of Warsaw.

Zohar

Interesting to think that the US was 20 years old at the time with lots going on. Nice pickup.

EVillageProwler

Sweet coin. Nice pick up. Congrats! Looks familiar to me though...

JCMhouston

Was that one of yours previously?

I also have the 1796 IEC Taler in MS64 that this goes with.

EVillageProwler

Not mine, but I think I saw it in a dealer's inventory recently and was tempted.

marcmoish

Cool looking newp - looks nicely struck too !!

JCMhouston

Thanks, it has some adjustment marks but overall a decent coin, here's the Taler that goes with it.

worldcoinguy

Very attractive obverse in particular.

coinkat

These are a challenge to find- well played