Brandenburg-Ansbach 1736 1/4 thaler

Sincona sale 43, lot 2050

This specimen was lot 2050 in Sincona sale 43 (Zürich, October 2017), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Brandenburg-Ansbach, Markgrafschaft, Karl Wilhelm Friedrich, 1723-1757 1/4 Taler 1736. Schwabach Auf die Einweihung des neuen Gymnasiums in Ansbach. Sehr selten. Vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. (margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Charles William Frederick, 1723-57, quarter thaler of 1736, Schwabach mint, on the opening of the new school in Ansbach. Very rare, Extremely fine, Attractive patina.)"

Recorded mintage: unknown but rather scarce.

Specification: silver, this specimen 6.93 g.

Catalog reference: KM 193, Slg. Wilm. 1029.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 43, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2017..

Link to:

• 1732 thaler
• 1765 quarter thaler
• Coins and currency dated 1736
• return to coins of German States, Brandenburg