Silver, 28.94 g; considerable luster; delicate patina.
On the obverse a bust of the king wearing a crown facing right, in the rim an inscription. On the reverse a shield of the coat of arms, above which is a crown. At the bottom the letters E D C. In the rim an inscription.
Augustus III Sas was known for his love of art and culture. He continued the numismatic collecting passions of his father, Augustus II the Strong. During his reign, most coins were minted outside the Republic, mainly in Saxony.
