Thaler struck at the Dresden mint in 1804 under Frederick Augustus III, later King of Saxony. The issue reflects the traditional style of 18th-century Saxon thalers, with the laurel-wreathed coat of arms.
Variety with initials IEC of Johann Ernst Croll, mintmaster of Dresden mint in 1779-1804.
Attractive coin that exhibits plenty of mint luster.
Obverse: bust of Frederick Augustus III facing right
FRID AVGVST D G DVX SAX ELECTOR
Reverse: coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony within a laurel wreath, topped with an electoral crown, legend X EINE FEINE MARK 1804, below the initials I.E.C. (Johann Ernest Croll, mintmaster in Dresden 1779-1804)
Diameter 41 mm, weight 27.82 g
