Bavaria 1781-ST thaler Dav-1958

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Jean Elsen sale 149, lot 1153

This specimen was lot 1153 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, BAVIERE, Karl Theodor (1777-1799), AR Taler, 1781, Munich. D/ B. à d. En dessous, ST. R/ Ecu couronné entre deux palmes. Rare Patine inégale. Très Beau. (Germany, electorate of Bavaria, Charles Theodore, 1777-99, silver thaler of 1781, Munich mint. Obverse: bust right, "ST" below; reverse: crowned arms between two palms. Rare, uneven toning, Very Fine.)"

This thaler was struck 1780-81 and is rather scarce. The elector issued thalers with arms on the reverse, such as shown here, and with the Madonna on the reverse, such as Dav-1964. As a rule, the Madonna reverses are more common than the shield reverses.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, this specimen 27,78 g.

Catalog reference: KM 560.2, Hahn 348 var.; Dav-1958.

Sources:

  • 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]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

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