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May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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GERMANY. Saxony. "B-C-L" Enameled Love Token (Taler), 1849-F. Dresden Mint. Friedrich August II. CHOICE VERY FINE.
cf. Dav-877 (for host coin); cf. KM-1162 (same); cf. J-76 (same). Featuring a rather large and broad host, this enchanting piece of engraved coin art features the host's obverse (otherwise displaying King Friedrich August II) shaved down, with an applique monogram added. The monogram's letters (B-C-L) are offset each in a different enameling (light blue, dark blue, and black), and are surrounded by a dark blue enameled floral border as well as an engraved border pattern.
Estimate: $60 - $100
cf. Dav-877 (for host coin); cf. KM-1162 (same); cf. J-76 (same). Featuring a rather large and broad host, this enchanting piece of engraved coin art features the host's obverse (otherwise displaying King Friedrich August II) shaved down, with an applique monogram added. The monogram's letters (B-C-L) are offset each in a different enameling (light blue, dark blue, and black), and are surrounded by a dark blue enameled floral border as well as an engraved border pattern.
Estimate: $60 - $100