Hannover 1764-IWS thaler Dav-2104

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Sincona sale 94, lot 1642

This specimen was lot 1642 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$277 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, Herzogtum. Georg III. 1760-1820. Taler 1764, Clausthal. Ausbeute der Grube St. Andreas. Münzmeister Johann Wilhelm Schlemm. Gutes sehr schön. (Germany, electorate of Hannover, George III, 170-1820, thaler of 1764, Clausthal mint, for the St. Andrew mine. Good Very Fine.)"

This type depicting St. Andrew with his cross is recorded for 1761-73. The Duchy of Brunswick was divided and subdivided in the seventeenth century but was eventually reassembled as the Kingdom of Hannover before being absorbed into Prussia in 1866.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 29.22 g.

Catalog reference: KM 343, Smith 221. Welter 2802. Müseler 10.6.4/8. Dav-2104.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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