Austria 1833-A thaler Dav-11
This specimen was lot 2931 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 2,800 CHF (about US$3,399 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA. Franz II. (I.), 1792-1835. Taler 1833 A, Wien. Fehlerhafte Randschrift FVNDAMENIVM. NGC MS65. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (empire of Austria, Francis I, 1792-1835, thaler of 1833, Vienna mint. Edge with incorrect lettering FVNDAMENIVM instead of FVNDAMENTVM. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.)"
This type was issued from Vienna 1831-35 and is common, altho this variety obtains a premium. Thalers were struck to this weight standard until 1852.
Recorded mintage: unknown but a common date.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 2165, Herinek 363, Dav-11.
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- Veselý, Roman, Mince a medaile, 19. století, František II ab Karel I, Prague: Aurea Numismatika, 2020.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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