Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1612 2 thaler Dav-LS32a

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from the Stack's Bowers 2019 NYINC sale, lot 40231
Br-Wolfenbuttel SB119-40231r.jpg

This specimen was lot 40231 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2019), where it sold for $2,802. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 2 Taler, 1612. NGC AU-50. Generally well struck. Minimal wear and smooth gray to mahogany toning indicating that this large and stately coin was well cared for." This large coin, similar to issues of 1608-10, was accompanied by an even more massive triple thaler (Dav-LS31) and quadruple thaler (Dav-LS30).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 58 g, silver, this specimen 57.04 grams.

Catalog reference: Dav-LS32a; KM-38.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., Large Size Silver Coins of the World, 16th-19th Centuries, 3rd Ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1991.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, Kyle Ponterio, Matt Orsini and Cris Chatigny, The January 2019 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2018.

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