Hannover 1757-IBH 1/3 thaler

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Sincona sale 83, lot 2582

This specimen was lot 2582 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 1757, Zellerfeld. Feinsilber. Mit der Münzmeistersignatur IBH. Sehr selten. Sehr schön (Very rare, Very fine)." The 12 mariengroschen was terminated after 1715. This one-third thaler, which superseded it, was struck 1737-60.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 6.42 g.

Catalog reference: KM 255 (unlisted date), Smith 151, Welter unlisted.

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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