Hannover 1744-IBH 2/3 thaler KM-286

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Stack's Bowers September 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 74557
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This specimen was lot 74557 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $312. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Hannover. 24 Mariengroschen (2/3 Taler), 1744-IBH. Zellerfeld Mint. Georg II August (George II of Great Britain). PCGS MS-61. PCGS population: 1, 0 finer. A very well produced Wild Man with intricate engraving detail and ample striking pressure to bring up intricacies across the obverse. Silver gray surfaces show tinges of amber color near the legends while satin brilliance is quick to catch the light at most every angle. A truly excellent example of the type that, being the 'top pop,' is undoubtedly earmarked for one of the finest German cabinets being assembled. From the Robert C. Knepper Collection." The SCWC records four different gulden for 1744: KM 277 (leaping stallion reverse), KM 286 (wild man, shown here), KM 276 (bust obverse) and KM 290 (leaping stallion). This one was struck 1743-60 and is by far the most common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-434; KM-286; Welter-2580.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., Silver Gulden, 1559-1763, Frankfurt am Main, Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, 1982.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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