Bavaria 1819 thaler Dav-552

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Sincona sale 20, lot 2363

This specimen was lot 2363 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Kronentaler 1819. München. Fast vorzüglich. (choice extremely fine.)" This type of 1809-25 is common. Also struck during Max's reign were convention thalers (Dav-551, 28 g, 0.833 fine).

Recorded mintage: 286,575.

Specification: 29.34 g, 0.868 fine silver, .819 troy oz ASW; this specimen is 29.57 g.

Catalog reference: Kahnt 64. Thun 44, Dav-552, KM 706 (formerly KM 358.1).

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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