Brandenburg-Ansbach (1753) thaler Dav-2926

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Sincona sale 51, lot 3149
Sincona sale 51, lot 3150

The first specimen was lot 3149 in Sincona sale 51 (Zürich, October 2018), where it sold for 6,600 CHF (about US$7,961 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Brandenburg-Ansbach, Markgrafschaft, Karl Wilhelm Friedrich, 1723-1757. Taler o. J. (um 1753), Schwabach. Falkentaler, auf die Beizjagd. Münzmeister Johann Jakob Ebenauer. Stempelschneider Johann Samuel Götzinger. Geharnischtes Brustbild nach rechts, unten die Stempelschneidersignatur GÖZ ° F (Stempelschneider Johann Samuel Götzinger). Rv. Falke mit Falkenhaube sitzt nach rechts in einer Landschaft, im Hintergrund zwei Burgen sowie Berge. Sehr selten. Gutes vorzüglich. Übliche kleine Stempelfehler am Rand. (Germany, margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Charles William Frederick, 1723-57, undated "falcon" thaler, Schwabach mint. Obverse: armored bust to right, engraver's initials below; reverse: hooded falcom sits facing right, mountains and woods in background. Very rare, Good extremely fine, Usual small die defects at the edge.)"

The second specimen was lot 3150 in Sincona sale 51 (Zürich, October 2018), where it sold for 8,500 CHF (about US$10,253 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Brandenburg-Ansbach, Markgrafschaft, Karl Wilhelm Friedrich, 1723-1757. Taler o. J. (um 1753), Schwabach. Falkentaler, 2. Falkentaler auf die Beizjagd. Münzmeister Johann Jakob Ebenauer. Stempelschneider Johann Samuel Götzinger. Geharnischtes Brustbild nach rechts, unten die Stempelschneidersignatur GÖZINGER (Stempelschneider Johann Samuel Götzinger). Rv. Der Markgraf reitet nach links, im Hintergrund Trompeter und Trommler auf Pferden, oben ein Falke, der einen Reiher angreift. Sehr selten. Gutes vorzüglich. Herrliche Patina. Kleine Bearbeitungsstelle am Rand. (Germany, margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Charles William Frederick, 1723-57, undated "falcon" thaler, Schwabach mint. Obverse: armored bust to right, engraver's initials below; reverse: the margrave rides left, trumpeter following behind, as a falcon pursues a heron. Very rare, Good extremely fine, Most attractive patina, Small repair spot at the edge.)"

The margrave seems to have been a big fan of falconry. He also issued a hunting ducat (Fr-351).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, the first specimen 21.92 g, the second specimen 22.17 g.

Catalog reference: the first specimen Slg. Wilm. 1002, Fischer/Maué 3.639, Dav-2926, KM 240; the second specimen Slg. Wilm. -. Fischer/Maué 3.640, KM A240.

Source:

  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 51: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2018..
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • 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.

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