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GERMANY Saxony, John I (1854–1873). Commemorative double thaler, marking the 50th wedding anniversary (golden wedding) of the King and Queen Amalie, 1872, Dresden. Obverse: IOHANN KOENIG AMALIE KOENIGIN V. SACHSEN. Side-by-side busts, facing right, of John and Amalie, King and Queen of Saxony. Reverse: A wreath formed of an oak branch and a myrtle branch; in the centre, beneath a crown: 1822 / 10 NOVEMBER / 1872; and in the exergue (variant). AKS.160 - J.133 - KM.1231.1; Silver - 41 mm - 12 h From the collection of an American gentleman, Part 2. NGC MS 65 (296596-009). By G. V. Buschick (B). Only the slightest signs of handling. Collector’s patina with bluish highlights. Superb, mint condition. The reverse depicts a wreath of oak and myrtle. The Greeks and Romans associated myrtle with love and virginity. Its delicate white myrtle flowers were used to make wedding bouquets and floral wreaths * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/987.mp4
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