Bavaria 1690-CZ 3 kreuzer

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Stack's Bowers 2026 NYINC sale, lot 47098
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This specimen was lot 47098 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $384. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Bavaria. 3 Kreuzer, 1690-CZ. Munich Mint. Maximillian II Emanuel. PCGS MS-66." This type was struck 1690-94 and was worth one groschen or 1/30 thaler. The slightly curled planchet hints that roller dies were used.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.5 g, 0.337 fine silver, 20 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-347.

Sources:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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