Bavaria 1618 thaler Dav-6063

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Sincona sale 18, lot 1238

This specimen was lot 1238 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 850 (about US$1,120 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Madonnentaler 1618. Vorzüglich-sehr schön. (Germany, duchy of Bavaria, Madonna thaler of 1618, extremely fine to very fine.)"

This type is recorded for 1618 only and is listed as rather scarce. A plethora of similar designs (arms obverse, Madonna and Child reverse) were issued in the 1620's.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.39 g.

Catalog reference: Wittelsbach 822. Hahn 62, Dav-6063; KM-30.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., German Secular Talers, 1600-1700, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1976.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.

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