Bavaria 1774-A thaler Dav-1954
This specimen was lot 1225 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 650 CHF (about US$943 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Bayern, seit 1623 Kurfürstentum, seit 1806 Königreich. Maximilian III. Joseph, 1745-1777. Konventionstaler 1774 A, Amberg. Madonnentaler. NGC MS62+. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. Das durch NGC höchstbewertete Exemplar. (Germany, electorate of Bavaria, Maximilian III Joseph, 1745-77, convention thaler of 1774, Amberg mint, Madonna reverese. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina, Finest certified by NGC.)"
This type, struck at Munich and Amberg 1760-77, is common. These "Madonna" thalers were very popular among the inhabitants and many were made into religious pendants.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 519.2, Hahn 330, Dav-1954.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
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