Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle 1664-LW 5 thaler Dav-LS186

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Heritage sale 3096, lot 30226
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This specimen was lot 30226 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $28,800. The catalog description[1] noted,

"Uncirculated Christian Ludwig 5 Taler. German States: Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle. Christian Ludwig 5 Taler 1664-LW MS61 NGC, Clausthal mint. Lippold Weber as mintmaster. With value stamp "5" on reverse. A sublime 5 taler of imposing scale and presentation-worthy quality, exceptionally preserved in its full Mint State glory. The rarity of the type is unquestioned, and we note that even a smoothed example achieved a hammer price amounting to over $12,000 in a European auction in June 2017. This current piece far exceeds that offering in terms of condition. A gentle, silver patina complements sweeping motifs throughout the dynamic design, coupled with a distinct undercurrent of argent luster that shines through at every point of inspection. Highly elusive, visually superb, and absent even a single flaw worthy of mention, this captivating quintuple-weight issue deserves inclusion in only the highest tier of taler collections. Ex. Künker Auction 77 (September 2002, Lot 2073). From the Paramount Collection."

This enormous coin was accompanied by an eight thaler (Dav-LS184), six thaler (Dav-LS185), four thaler (Dav-LS187), triple thaler (Dav-LS188), double thaler (Dav-LS189) and 1½ thaler (Dav-LS190).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 145 g, silver, this specimen 143.83 g.

Catalog reference: KM 224.4, Dav-LS186, Preussag Collection-155, Welter-1494.

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]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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