Austria 1626 2 thaler Dav-3336

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Heritage sale 3024, lot 23103
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 23103 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description[1] noted, "Archduke Leopold 2 Taler 1626, Hall Mint, Crowned half-length figure right/Crowned eagle in wreath, AU58 NGC. Well struck, with touches of luster beneath reddish-gray toning." This double thaler, which is scarce but not rare, is listed in the SCWC as undated whereas the "1626" is clearly visible on the obverse field in front of the archduke. A triple thaler (A3336) exists with this design.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-3336, KM 609.2.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Heinz Moser and Heinz Tursky, Die Munzstatte Hall in Tirol, 2 vols. Innsbruck: Verlag Dr Rudolf Erhad, 1981.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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