Bohemia 1629 3 thaler Dav-LS288
This specimen was lot 30135 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $24,000. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Bohemia. Ferdinand III Medallic 3 Taler 1629 AU Details (Reverse Tooled) NGC, Prague mint. By Donatus Starckh. Struck in celebration of Ferdinand's recovery from smallpox. A coveted commemorative, produced in silver to a total of 7 different weights that range from the 2 taler up to the 12 taler, with denominations greater than the double taler rapidly escalating in rarity. For instance, our research reveals only a single other specimen in this weight at auction in recent years, a gilt piece which nonetheless achieved a hammer price of 8,000 Euros in February 2018. Closer inspection of the reverse leads us to believe that tooling may have been intended as a remedy to the heavily rusted nature of the die, as well as the strain experienced by the flan during striking. Regardless, this offering still allows for a full appreciation of its carefully executed artistry, with even the finer points of the design expressing strong definition despite light wear. Noteworthy as one of the few occasions collectors will have to obtain an example of this issue, and as such, an opportunity not to be missed. From the Paramount Collection."
This rare issue was accompanied by a double thaler (Dav-LS289).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 86.70 g.
Catalog reference: KM-Unl., Dav-LS288, Montenuovo-790, cf. Horsky-1966 (4 Taler), Julius-Unl., cf. Donebauer-2353 (2 Taler), Dietiker-Unl.
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- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3096, featuring the Paramount Collection of World & Ancient Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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