Nurnberg 1615 thaler Dav-5634

Sincona sale 63, lot 366

This specimen was lot 366 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 800 CHF (about US$1,003 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND | Nurnberg, City. Taler 1615. Mit dem Titel von Matthias II. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer. (Germany, city of Nurnberg, thaler of 1615, in the name of Matthias II, Very fine-extremely fine, Small scratches.)"

This type, struck 1614-19, is rather scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 29.62 g.

Catalog reference: KM 24, Kellner 166. Dav-5634.

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.

Link to:

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