Unsorted Collection Yields Coin of Augustus III of Poland
A non-Roman style coin was discovered in a large holding of unsorted ancient pieces. The owner initially believed it was medieval German or Austrian and asked for help online. Community members identified it as a coin of King Augustus III of Poland, an elector of Saxony.
A single coin with non-Roman features was found within a large, unsorted collection of ancient coins.
The owner guessed it was a medieval German or Austrian piece. Unable to make a positive identification, they asked an online community for help.
Another participant suggested the coin depicts King Augustus III of Poland and is from Saxony or Poland. Augustus III was an elector from Saxony.
Other participants agreed with this identification.
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