Nurnberg (1631) thaler Dav-5650
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This specimen was lot 2707 in Sincona sale 26 (Zürich, October 2015), where it sold for 1,700 CHF (about US$2,100 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Nurnberg, Taler 1631. Vorzüglich-FDC. (Germany, city of Nurnberg, thaler of 1631, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"
This one year type with the portrait of emperor Ferdinand II is scarce, bordering on rare. The date is buried as a chronogram in the obverse motto.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 29.41 g.
Catalog reference: Kellner 244. Dav-5650, KM 111.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.
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