Death of August III, King of Poland (1696-1763; as Friedrich August II, Elector of Saxony)

Jan Jakób Reichel, Foundry unknown, possibly Germany, or possibly Poland

1763

  • Titles Death of August III, King of Poland (1696-1763; as Friedrich August II, Elector of Saxony) (Descriptive)
  • Artist Jan Jakób Reichel, German
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 1 3/4 in. Diam., 36.9g (4.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.495.11
  • Work Type medal
  • Classification Medals

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