Hannover 1776-LCR 24 mariengroschen
This specimen was lot 74578 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $216. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Hannover. 24 Mariengroschen (2/3 Taler), 1776-LCR. Zellerfeld Mint. Georg III (George III of England). PCGS AU-53. A well-detailed and mildly circulated "Wildman" issue, with some shininess to the surfaces evidencing a light prior cleaning. From the Robert C. Knepper Collection." This type was struck 1762-84 for George III and reverts to the 24 mariengroschen denomination after two-thirds thalers were struck for George II. We also note KM 341 (shield/value) for 1776.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM-347; Welter-2812.
- 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.
Link to:
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