GERMAN STATES, Augsburg. 2 Reichstaler 1740, Augsburg. 58.44 g. Mintmaster Johann Christian Holeisen Obv.: LIB: S. R. I. CIVIT: AUGUSTA VINDEL: Crowned Stadtpyr (pine cone) within an oval frame flanked by palm and laurel branches. Below, river god Lech l. with urn, and river goddesses Wertach and Singold r. with urns. In cartouche at bottom, three horseshoes (mintmark of Johann Christian Holeisen) Rev.: CAROLUS VI · D : G : ROM : IMP : S : AUGUSTUS · Crowned imperial double-headed eagle in flight with nimbus, holding orb, sword, and scepter. Below, ornate scroll cartouche containing date 1740 and engraver signature IT. One of the earliest works by Jonas Thiébaud. Very rare in this state of preservation. A choice specimen with delicate toning. Dav. 1920, Ex. Künker 319, 12.03.2019, lot 3060, ticket enclosed Grade: EF/UNC