Nurnberg 1680 thaler Dav-5661
This specimen was lot 4418 in Sincona sale 4 (Zürich, October 2011) where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Nürnberg, Taler 1680. Drei Wappen in Kleeblattstellung. Rv. Stadtansicht, darüber in Wolken strahlender Name Gottes, im Abschnitt in Kartusche die Jahreszahl. Hksp. Sehr schön-gutes sehr schön. (City of Nuremburg, thaler of 1680. Three shields in a triangle; reverse: city view, "YAHWEH" in rays above, date in cartouche below. Very fine to good very fine.)"
Numismatically, Nurnberg is better known for her series of ducats (1/32 ducat thru 5 ducats) featuring the Paschal Lamb.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 29,07 g.
Catalog reference: KM 202, Kellner 259. Dav-5661.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011.
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