Austria 1727 thaler Dav-1054

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Sincona sale 97, lot 1981

This specimen was lot 1981 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 1,100 CHF (about US$1,596 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH, Karl VI. 1711-1740. Taler 1727, Hall. Vorzüglich-FDC. Hübsche Patina. Winziges Zainende. (Holy Roman Empire, Charles VI, 1711-40, About Uncirculated, Attractively toned, Minor edge clip.)"

The SCWC lists this type for 1724-34 and is among the more common thalers of emperor Charles VI. Similar coins were issued from Graz, Vienna (Dav-1037) and Breslau (Dav-1098).

Recorded mintage: 245,000.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.83 g.

Catalog reference: KM 1617, Moser/Tursky 848. Herinek 345. Dav-1054.

Sources:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
  • Heinz Moser and Heinz Tursky, Die Munzstatte Hall in Tirol, 2 vols. Innsbruck: Verlag Dr Rudolf Erhad, 1981.

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