Austria 1848-A thaler Dav-14
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This specimen was lot 1278 in Jean Elsen sale 165 (Brussels, June 2026), where it sold for €220 (about US$303 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"AUTRICHE, Ferdinand Ier (1835-1848), AR Taler, 1848 A, Vienne. Petits coups. Patine irrégulière. Très Beau. (empire of Austria, Ferdinand I, 1835-48, silver thaler of 1848, Vienna mint. Minor nicks, irregular toning, Very Fine.)"
This type was struck 1837-48 at Vienna ("A") and Milan ("M") but is only scarce. Thalers were also struck for Francis Joseph in 1848 (Dav-15).
Recorded mintage: 119,000.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, 38.6 mm diameter, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: KM 2240, Jaeckel 246; Her. 145; Dav-14.
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