Hesse-Cassel 1766-FU thaler Dav-2301
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This specimen was lot 20035 in Stack's-Bowers iAuction 3533 (Irvine, CA, June 2015), where it sold for $528.75. The catalog description noted, "GERMANY. Thaler, 1766-FU. PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder. Far nicer than most seen of the issue with almost no trace of reverse wear, and just a touch of wear on the obverse high points. Somewhat uneven tone verifying the fully original nature of the coin." The SCWC lists this one-year type as rather scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-2301; Schütz-1850; KM-484.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
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