Hungary 1619-KB thaler Dav-3056

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Sincona sale 39, lot 3842

This specimen was lot 3842 in Sincona sale 39 (Zürich, May 2017), where it sold for 1,300 CHF (about US$1,559 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Matthias, (1608-)1612-1619 Taler 1619. Kremnitz Posthum. Vorzüglich. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (kingdom of Hungary, Matthias I, 1612-19, thaler of 1619, Kremnitz mint, posthumous issue. Extremely fine. Magnificent condition.)"

This type was struck at Kremnitz 1617-20 and is somewhat scarce.

Recorded mintage: 37,000.

Specification: silver, this specimen: 28.31 g.

Catalog reference: Huszar 1112, Dav-3056, KM 59.

Source:

  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 39, World coins and medals, coins and medals from Switzerland, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2017.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.

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