German States, Saxony, Charles II, Thaler 1678, Dresden

German States. Saxony-Albertine. Charles II. Thaler 1678, Dresden. Election to the Order of the Garter. Silver 23.12 g.; 49.4 mm.
Obverse: St. George slaying the dragon. Obverse caption : EN HONNEUR DU SOUVERAIN DU TRES NOBLE ORDRE DE LA IARTIERE ✿
Reverse: 9-line inscription in laurel wreath. Reverse caption : DU TRÉ HAUT / TRÉ PUISSANT ET / TRES EXCELLENT PRIN / CE CHARLES ·II· PAR LA / GRACE DE DIEU ROY DE / LA GRANDE BRETAG: / FRAN: ET IRLANDE DE / FENSEUR DE LA FOY· / M·D·C·LXXVIII·

KM: 565. Dav: 7633.

Our specimen is covered with a pleasant gray patina and despite some flats on the highest reliefs, is in an admirable state of preservation.
We can see some minor double-strike (visible at the level of the horse's head or legs). There are small die breaks in the legend on the reverse.
Almost uncirculated AU 50-53