Hannover 1732-CPS 1/3 thaler KM-247

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Sincona sale 83, lot 2565

This specimen was lot 2565 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$133 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, Herzogtum, Georg II. 1727-1760. 1/3 Taler 1732, Clausthal. Feinsilber. Mit der Münzmeistersignatur CPS. Selten. Gutes sehr schön (Rare, Good very fine)." The 12 mariengroschen was terminated after 1715. This one-third thaler, which superseded it, was struck 1732-36. Another one-third thaler, also dated 1732-CPS, has a St. Andrew reverse.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen is 6.55 g.

Catalog reference: KM 247, Smith 152. Welter 2601.

Source:

  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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