Bavaria 1777 thaler Dav-1953
This specimen was lot 20572 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2019), where it sold for $456. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Bavaria. Taler, 1777. Munich Mint. Maximilian III Josef. PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield. Considered common as a type, but decidedly uncommon in this infatuating quality, possessing bolder than typical detail through the designs and captivating glass-like reflective quality in the obverse fields. Magnificently toned as well, each side heralds absolute originality, with a blend of delicate green, yellow and purple iridescence on display over the obverse, while mostly gray and gold tone prevails on the reverse. Given the overall appearance, this coin is absolutely a piece that can pridefully sit alongside other Talers of seldom-rivaled refinement. From the Linda Collection." 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, 40-42 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Dav-1953; KM-519.1.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2019 Chicago ANA Auction: World Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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