Eichstatt 1796-CD thaler Dav-2213

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Ponterio sale 164, lot 2423
photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 2423 in Ponterio sale 164 (New York, January 2012), where it sold for $1,322.50. The catalog description[1] noted,

"GERMANY. Eichstatt. Taler, 1796-CD. Josef Von Stubenberg (1790-1802). Lustrous, lightly toned. UNCIRCULATED."

The bishopric of Eichstatt, now in Bavaria, occasionally issued coins. This thaler and its accompanying half thaler were minted in Munich and are are only scarce as opposed to rare.

Ruling Authorities

  • Joseph of Stubenberg, prince-bishop from 1790-1802.

Obverse

  • Obverse description: Bust facing right with engraver's initials below.
  • Obverse inscription: IOSEPHVS•D•G•EPISC•EVSTETTENSIS S•R•I•P• / C•D•
  • Obverse inscription unabridged: IOSEPHVS Dei Gratia EPISCopus EVSTETTENSIS Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps / Cajetan Destouches
  • Obverse inscription translated: Joseph, by the Grace of God, Bishop of Eichstätt, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire / Cajetan Destouches

Reverse

  • Reverse description: Crowned and mantled arms sword and crosier crossed behind with value below and date in chronogram in main legend.
  • Reverse inscription: VASCVLIS AVLAE ARGENTEIS PATRIAE INDIGENTI MINISTRAVIT AVXILIA• / XX EINE FEINE MARCK
  • Reverse inscription unabridged: VASCVLIS AVLAE ARGENTEIS PATRIAE INDIGENTI MINISTRAVIT AVXILIA {V+C+V+L+I+V+L+I+I+I+D+I+I+M+I+I+V+I+V+X+I+L+I} / X EINE FEINE MARCK
  • Reverse inscription translated: from the Vessels of the Church, Silver of the Fatherland to the Needy, Provides Help {1796} / Ten In a Fine Mark

Edge

  • Edge description: Leafed.

Mint Official Marks/Initials/Names

  • CD = Cajetan Destouches, engraver at Munich from 1784-1807.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Cahn 149, Dav-2213, KM-97

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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 164: The January 2012 N.Y.I.N.C. Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2011.

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