Hungary 1554-KB thaler Dav-8032
The first specimen was lot 3799 in Sincona sale 39 (Zürich, May 2017), where it sold for 1,500 CHF (about US$1,799 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Ferdinand I. 1521-1564 Taler 1554. Kremnitz. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. (kingdom of Hungary, Ferdinand I, 1521-64, thaler of 1554, Kremnitz mint. Very fine-extremely fine. Attractive patina.)"
The second specimen was lot 34856 in Heritage sale 3094 (Chicago, August 2021), where it sold for $4,560. The catalog description[2] noted, "Hungary: Ferdinand I Taler 1554-KB MS62 NGC, Kremnitz mint. A wonderful specimen certified just shy of Choice Mint State, this scarcer date Taler of Ferdinand depicts the emperor with scepter and sword in finely-engraved armor decorated in whimsical foliate scrolls, the reverse remains equally as impressive and well-preserved, boasting exceptionally little evidence of handling, making it apparent this piece was likely tucked away in a cabinet soon after issue. With lovely argent surfaces punctuated by crescents of iridescence, we expect this piece to draw the eye of any quality-minded collector." Davenport lists this type of 1553-56 under Austria but we feel the conspicuous "KB" mintmark means this coin should be filed under Hungary, then being contested with the Turks.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, the first specimen: 28.09 g.
Catalog reference: Dav-8032, Huszar 913, Voglhuber-50/II.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 39, World coins and medals, coins and medals from Switzerland, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2017.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
- [2]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction #3094, featuring the Cape Coral Collection, the WTR Collection and the Monaco Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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