Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1747-IBH 12 mariengroschen

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from the Stack's Bowers September 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 74508
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This specimen was lot 74508 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $100. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Brunswick. 12 Mariengroschen (1/3 Taler), 1747-IBH. Zellerfeld Mint. Karl I. NGC Genuine--Bent, UNC Details. This example displays subtle champagne toning throughout. In addition to the bend, a small flan flaw on the obverse is noted for completeness. Ex: Wolff-Metternich Collection." This type was struck throughout Karl's long reign and is common. Twelve mariengroschen started out as one-third of a thaler but had slipped to a quarter thaler by the end of Karl's reign.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM-867; Welter-2742.

Source:

  • 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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