German States
Saxony. Friedrich August I silver "50th Anniversary" Medal 1818 MS63 PCGS, Merseburger-2504. 62mm. 78.08gm. By Stadelmann and Krüger. Struck in a 3 Taler weight. A beautiful silver-toned medal that commemorates Friedrich August I as "father of his people and protector of the mining industry for 50 years", the reverse depicting a landscape of a mining village. Rare, and the first medal of this type that we have encountered.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-3500 USD