Caption

Crown thaler by Efraim Brenn (fl. 1774–1792), 1785. Obverse: Head of Stanislaw August Poniatowski turned right, around inscription divided at bottom: STANISLAUS AUGUSTUS DG REX POLON. M. D. LITUAN. — pearl border. Reverse: Under a crown, within a wreath entwined with a sash bearing the motto PRO FIDE - LEGE - ET - GREGE, a round five-field coat of arms showing Poland (Orzel), Lithuania (Pogon) and the Poniatowski coat of arms (Ciolek); the sash bears the Order of the White Eagle; letters E. - B. at sides; around inscription divided twice: X EX MARCA PURA - COLONIEN. 1785. — pearl border. Edge inscription: FIDEI- PUBLICAE- PIGNUS. Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (1569–1795). Coin diameter 40.0–40.4 mm, weight 28.08 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_036

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Keywords

Crown thaler Efraim Brenn fl 1774–1792 1785 Obverse Head Stanislaw August Poniatowski turned right inscription divided bottom Stanislaus Augustus Dg Rex Polon M D Lituan pearl border Reverse Under crown within wreath entwined sash bearing motto PRO FIDE - LEGE - ET - GREGE round five-field coat arms showing Poland Orzel Lithuania Pogon Poniatowski coat Ciolek sash bears Order White Eagle letters E - B sides inscription divided twice X Ex Marca Pura - Colonien Edge inscription Fidei- Publicae- Pignus Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 1569–1795 Coin diameter 40.0–40.4 mm weight 28.08 g circular metallic object raised profile person facing showing detailed wavy hair facial features relief surface fine scratches variations sheen decorative raised rim encircles edge visible colors silver gray subtle darker gray toning recessed areas white background surrounding object.