★ A beautiful Taler 1658 of Johann Georg II ★

GERMANY. Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. Johann Georg II, 1656-1680. Taler 1658 (Silver, 44 mm, 29.16 g, 11 h), Dresden. DEO ET PATRIAE 1658 Johann Georg II in the habit of Elector riding right, holding sword across his right shoulder, shield below. Rev. DEI GRATIA / IOHANNES GEORG II. / DUX SAX I C & MONT / S R IMP ARCHM ELECT / ATQ POST EXCESS DIV IMP / FERDIN III. AUG VICARI / LANDG THUR MAR MIS/NIAE SUP ET INF LUSATIAE / BURGG MAGD COM DE / MARC & RAVENSB / DOM IN RAVEN/STEIN (acorn) in 12 lines. Clauss/Kahnt 492. Davenport 7630. Schnee 901. Beautifully toned and well preserved. Extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from C. Freytag on 7 July 1946.