Austria 1852-A thaler Dav-17
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This specimen was lot 1280 in Jean Elsen sale 165 (Brussels, June 2026), where it sold for €850 (about US$1,171 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"AUTRICHE, François Joseph Ier (1848-1916), AR Taler, 1852 A, Vienne. Nettoyé. Superbe. (empire of Austria, Francis Joseph I, 1848-1916, silver thaler of 1854, Vienna mint. Cleaned, Extremely Fine.)"
This thaler was struck 1852-56 at Vienna and Kremnitz. It is uncommon.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 25.99 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter, reeded edge, engraved by Konrad Lange and Josef Schmitt.
Catalog reference: KM 2243.1, Jaeckel 296; Her. 424; Dav-17.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 165, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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