Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle 1648-HS 4 thaler Dav-LS145

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Stack's Bowers 2024 ANA sale, lot 42220
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This specimen was lot 42220 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $4,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Calenberg & Luneburg (Celle). 4 Talers, 1648-HS. Clausthal Mint. Christian Ludwig. PCGS EF-40. A very elusive 4 Talers, this example features an attractive design, with even circulation on the raised design elements. While many examples of the type feature damage, this specimen escapes that fate, with nice appeal and soft golden tone. An example that will capture the attention of numerous bidders." This huge coin was accompanied by a five thaler (Dav-LS144), triple thaler (Dav-LS146), several double thalers (Dav-6496, -A6498, -6499), several thalers (Dav-6488, Dav-6498, Dav-6500) and two half thalers (KM 164 and KM 191).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver; this specimen 116.60 g.

Catalog reference: Dav-LS145; KM-197; Welter-1473.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Davenport, John S., Large Size Silver Coins of the World, 16th-19th Centuries, 3rd Ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1991.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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