Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel 1779-K MC thaler Dav-2155

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Sincona sale 63, lot 259

This specimen was lot 259 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 650 CHF (about US$815 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND | Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, Herzogtum, Karl I. 1735-1780. Taler 1779, Braunschweig. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Gutes vorzüglich. Feine Patina. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. (Germany, duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Charles I, 1735-80, thaler of 1779, Brunswick mint. Rare in this condition, Good extremely fine, Nicely toned, Extraordinary condition.)"

Altho this is a one year type, it is not listed as rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, this specimen 27.93 g.

Catalog reference: KM 988, Welter 2717. Dav-2155.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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