Duchy of Warsaw, 1812 IB Taler, Warsaw
Obverse: Head of Frederick Augustus facing right.
In the rim: FRID AVG REX SAX DVX VARSOV
Reverse: Beneath the crown, encircled by a wreath of palm branches, a two-part heraldic shield bearing the coats of arms of Poland and Saxony. On either side of the crown, the date 18–12; at the bottom, the initials I–B (Jakub Benicke—manager of the Warsaw Mint). Below, the inscription TALAR
Condition: PCGS AU53
A beautifully struck and well-preserved piece. High PCGS grade. In this condition, the coin is quite rare and rather difficult to find on the collector’s market. An attractive piece.
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References: Kopicki 3701 (R2), Plage 115, Kahnt 1267, Davenport 247, Berezowski 7.50 zł
