Hannover 1724-EPH 24 mariengroschen
This specimen was lot 73593 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $240. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Hannover. 24 Mariengroschen (2/3 Taler), 1724-EPH. Zellerfeld Mint. Georg Ludwig (George I of Great Britain). PCGS AU-58. This example immediately pleases the eye with its satisfying fusion of uniform argent color, light champagne toning, lustrous surfaces and generally strong strike. Attractive and desirable. From the Robert C. Knepper Collection." Three different gulden are listed for 1724: KM 100 (1724-HCB, bust obverse, scarce), KM 112.2 (struck 1722-27, shown here) and KM 148 (1724-HCB, leaping stallion). This coin can be catalogued as a 24 mariengroschen or a ⅔ thaler as both are marked on the coin.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-426; KM-112.2; Welter-2241.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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