Brandenburg 1692 2/3 thaler Dav-270
This specimen was lot 242 in UBS sale 85 (Zürich, September 2010), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND, Brandenburg-Preussen, Markgrafschaft, 1417 Kurfürstentum, 1701 Königreich, Friedrich III. (I.), 1688-1713, 2/3 Taler 1692. Geharnischtes Brustbild nach rechts. Rv. Gekröntes Wappen, unten die Wertzahl in Perlklammern. Sehr schön." (Electorate of Brandenburg, Frederick III, 1688-1713, 2/3 thaler of 1692. Armored bust to right; reverse: crowned arms, denomination below in cartouche of pearls. Very Fine.)
The type was struck at Magdeburg (KM 557), Berlin (KM 556) and Minden (KM 576) 1689-95 in large enough quantities that it is fairly reasonable today. The SCWC notes that 2/3 thaler equaled one gulden. The elector was elevated to king of Prussia in 1701.
Recorded mintage: 2,101,000 for 1691-92.
Specification: silver, this specimen 17,16 g.
Catalog reference: von Schrötter 116, Dav-270, KM C224.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]UBS Auction 85: Gold and Silver Coins, Zürich: UBS AG, 2010.
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