Hungary 1582-KB 1/4 thaler

Sincona sale 57, lot 3134

This specimen was lot 3134 in Sincona sale 57 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 600 CHF (about US$714 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Rudolf II. 1576-1612. 1/4 Taler 1582 KB, Kremnitz. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Gutes vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Rudolf II, 1576-1612, quarter thaler of 1582, Kremnitz mint. Rare in this condition, Good extremely fine, Attractive patina.)"

The contemporary thaler (Dav-8066) uses the same obverse and reverse design.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 7.16 g.

Catalog reference: Huszar 1046.

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 57: World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.

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