Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1747-EK M 10 thaler Fr-713
This specimen was lot 52217 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $5,040. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Brunswick. 10 Talers, 1747-EK M. Brunswick Mint. Karl I. PCGS MS-61. Standing as the finer of just two seen in the PCGS census, this impressive Mint State example glistens with a high degree of shimmering brilliance, all while some golden-orange toning highlights portions of the reverse. Ex: Coin Galleries (7/2005) Lot # 163. Ex: Coin Galleries (12/2004) Lot # 872." This type was struck 1742-50, 1753, 1756-64 but all dates are rare. It was accompanied by a similar five thaler (KM 915) and 2½ thaler (KM 913). The duke issued much silver but little gold. The ten thaler matched the Prussian doppelter friedrichs d'or.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.30 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-713; KM-917; Welter-2692.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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