Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1722-C 24 mariengroschen
This specimen was lot 74486 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $168. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Brunswick. 24 Mariengroschen (2/3 Taler), 1722-C. Zellerfeld Mint. August Wilhelm. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details. A SCARCE date for the issue, the first we have seen and, as far as we are able to locate, only the second to have been offered in public auction over the last 25 years. On the cusp of Mint State in terms of true circulation wear, with evidence of prior cleaning; not unattractive nonetheless, the cleaning manifesting in a fairly smooth and uniform manner and lending an even, glossy appearance. From the Robert C. Knepper Collection." This type was struck for August Wilhelm 1714-30.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-351; KM-731; Welter-2383.
- Davenport, John S., Silver Gulden, 1559-1763, Frankfurt am Main, Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, 1982.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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