Bavaria 1755 thaler Dav-1952
This specimen was lot 32574 in Heritage sale 3089 (Dallas, TX, January 2021), where it sold for $960. The catalog description[1] noted, "Germany. Bavaria. Maximilian III Joseph Taler 1755 MS65 PCGS, Munich mint. An exceptional offering of this "Madonna" type, fielding satiny obverse luster that traverses the fields by a sweeping cartwheel effect, contrasting with a reverse that positively gleams with brilliant radiance. Highly collectible so fine, and the only selection seen by the grading services at this esteemed gem level." This type was struck 1754-59 simultaneously with a shield reverse thaler (Dav-1948). Both are common.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 500.2, Dav-1952.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage Auction 3089: NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas, featuring the Cape Coral Collection of European Crowns and the Penn Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2020.
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