Austria 1841-A thaler Dav-14
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This specimen was lot 1727 in Jean Elsen sale 117 (Brussels, June 2013), where it sold for €90 (about US$142 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"AUTRICHE, Ferdinand Ier (1835-1848), AR Taler, 1841 A, Vienne. Très Beau. (Austria, Ferdinand I (1835-48), silver thaler of 1841, Vienna mint, very fine.)"
This thaler was issued 1837-48 from the Vienna mint and is common. The Milan mint struck this type 1837-38; these are quite scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, this specimen 27.98 g.
Catalog reference: KM 2240, Dav-14, Jaeckel, 246; Her-138.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 117: Collection Jean-Jacques Symoens, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses fils, S.A., 2013.
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