Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Weikersheim 1742-PPW-PGN 2 thaler Dav-2348
This specimen was lot 42277 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Incredibly Rare Double Taler Struck with 1/2 Taler Dies. GERMANY. Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Weikersheim. 2 Talers, 1742-PPW-PGN. Nuremberg Mint. Karl Ludwig. PCGS MS-62. Hand cut oblique edge. The only certified example on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This EXTREMELY RARE and highly desirable issue, struck with 1/2 Taler dies on a quadruple thick planchet, boasts bold intricate design features with brilliant surfaces. Lustrous and bright with much remaining flash, this decidedly Mint State hefty double Taler offers a pleasing appearance. Occasionally, double thick examples of this type appear on the market, perhaps every 20 years or so, but the examples four times the normal thickness are far less encountered. To our knowledge this type has only been offered one other time in the last 100 years and is missing from every collection of Hohenlohe to come to auction. One such piece was listed in the Julius and Albrecht Erbstein auction of the collection of Prince Friedrich Karl zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg sold in 1880 listed as lot # 102. Due to its extreme rarity and lack of other examples, it is believed to be the same piece from the Erbstein auction. Clearly given great care, this remarkable piece is destined for an advanced collection of the highest caliber.
The reign of Count Karl Ludwig was long and had a lasting impression on the region. He was well liked and provided extensive support for local artisans and craftsmen, including cabinet makers, joiners, artist and sculptures. He had a particular interest in the Baroque style which helped shape the palace and gardens of Weikersheim, many of which are still preserved to this day. He was director of the Franconian Imperial Counts' College and was appointed to several commissions to settle disputes between various imperial estates. Towards the end of his reign his physical health began to fail, but remained mentally stable until his death in 1756. Due to the tragic death of his only son, his bloodline went extinct and his estates and territory passed to his younger brother Johann Friedrich. Purportedly Ex: Prince Friedrich Karl zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg Collection."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specifications: silver, this specimen 58.30 g.
Catalog reference: Dav-2348; KM-17.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2025 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Richard August Collection and the Richard Margolis Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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