Hannover 1754-IWS 1/3 thaler

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Sincona sale 83, lot 2581

This specimen was lot 2581 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,100 CHF (about US$1,472 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, Herzogtum, Georg II. 1727-1760. 1/3 Taler 1754 / 2, Clausthal. Feinsilber. Mit der Münzmeistersignatur IWS. Selten. Feine Patina (Rare, Nicely toned). NGC MS64." This type was struck 1754 only and is rare. A "wild man" one-third thaler also exists for 1754.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 323, Smith 152. Welter 2602.

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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