Munster 1661 2 thaler Dav-5602

Heritage sale 3040, lot 29857

This specimen was lot 29857 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Munster. Christof Bernhard von Galen 2 Taler 1661 XF40 NGC. A massive specimen complete with handsome steel-gray patination, featuring St. Paul in a cloud over the city view and helmeted arms. Attractively detailed and highly-interesting as such." All the thalers of Münster are scarce but the double thalers are rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 78, Dav-5602.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Davenport, John S., German Church and City Talers, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1967.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage Signature Auction 3040, featuring the Santa Maria, the Alan Dean and the Valley View Life Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.

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• (1661-78) ducat
• (1661-78) double ducat
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• Coins and currency dated 1661
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