Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1744-IBH 24 mariengroschen
This specimen was lot 74495 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $144. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Brunswick. 24 Mariengroschen (2/3 Taler), 1744-IBH. Zellerfeld Mint. Karl I. PCGS AU-53. A charming example from the ever-popular "Wildman" series, well-struck with a defined face and little weakness to speak of overall. Perhaps lightly wiped once upon a time, but now toning over, and with some original patina remaining in the recessed areas. From the Robert C. Knepper Collection. Ex: Kunker Auction 59 (9/2000) Lot #1739. Original lot tag included." This type was struck throughout Karl's long reign and is common. Twenty-four mariengroschen started out as two-thirds of a thaler but had slipped to half a thaler by the end of Karl's reign.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-362; KM-870; Welter-2735.
- 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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