Austria 1654 thaler Dav-3183

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Sincona sale 97, lot 1956

This specimen was lot 1956 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 425 CHF (about US$617 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH, Ferdinand III. 1637-1657. Taler 1654, Wien. Vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. Leicht gebogen. (Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand III, 1637-57, Extremely Fine, Attractively toned, Slightly bent.)"

This type was struck at Vienna 1652-56 in the final years of Ferdinand's reign and is somewhat scarce. Other thalers of 1654 include Dav-3190 (Graz mint), Dav-3367 (archduke Ferdinand Charles) and Dav-3194.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.50 g.

Catalog reference: KM 977, Herinek 390a, Dav-3183.

Sources:

  • 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.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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