Mansfeld 1536 thaler Dav-9479
This specimen was lot 31011 in Heritage sale 3105 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Mansfeld. Hoyer VI, Gebhard VII, Albrecht VII & Philipp Taler 1536 MS64 NGC, Eisleben mint. Mint State Talers from the early 16th century are very rare, especially when encountered as well-struck and fully detailed as seen here. Residual luster on the lightly toned surfaces punctuates the strictly argent appearances, elevating the crisp devices throughout. From the Cape Coral Collection, Part II." Mansfeld and its subdivisions were counties of utmost insignificance except for its silver mines which provided the material for an abundance of thalers. The county of Mansfeld, already divided among four brothers, was permanently split in 1530 over religious differences. This is a joint coinage, their third and last. This type was struck 1531-39 and undated. Despite the ten available dates, it is rather scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.6 g, silver, 43 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-MB68, Dav-9479.
- Nicol, N. Douglas, Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501-Present, 3rd ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1500-1600, Frankfurt am Main, Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, 1979.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York #3105, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2022.
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