Eichstatt 1783-IOS thaler Dav-2211

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Heritage sale 3024, lot 24004
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 24004 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"Eichstatt. Johan Anton III Taler 1783, AU55 NGC, nicely toned and original, two dark spots on the reverse. A well-struck Taler with considerable mint luster. Sold with a very old collector's tag in German."

The bishopric of Eichstatt, now in Bavaria, occasionally issued coins. This thaler was minted in Munich along with a 1/2 thaler of the same design.

Ruling Authorities

  • Johann Anton III of Zehmen, prince-bishop from 1781-1790.

Obverse

  • Obverse description: Bust facing right with engraver's initials below.
  • Obverse inscription: IOANN•ANTON•III•D•G•EP•EYSTETTENSIS S•R•I•P / IOS•SCH•
  • Obverse inscription unabridged: IOHANNes ANTONIus III Dei Gratia EPiscopus EYSTETTENSIS Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps / IOSeph SCHeuffel
  • Obverse inscription translated: Johann Anton the Third, by the Grace of God, Bishop of Eichstätt, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire / Ioseph Scheuffel

Reverse

  • Reverse description: Tri-helmeted arms in baroque frame with sword and crosier crossed behind dividing date with value below.
  • Reverse inscription: 17 83 / 10 EINE FEINE MARK
  • Reverse inscription unabridged: 1783 / 10 EINE FEINE MARCK
  • Reverse inscription translated: 1783 / Ten In a Fine Mark

Edge

  • Edge description: Leafed.

Mint Official Marks/Initials/Names

  • IOS•SCH•= Ioseph Scheuffel, engraver at Munich from 1768-1812

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Cahn 146, Dav-2211, KM-92.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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