Nurnberg 1706-GFN thaler Dav-2474

Sincona sale 26, lot 2745

This specimen was lot 2745 in Sincona sale 26 (Zürich, October 2015), where it sold for 7,750 CHF (about US$9,573 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Nurnberg, Taler 1706. Sehr selten. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. FDC. Kabinettstück mit herrlicher Patina (Germany, city of Nurnberg, thaler of 1706. Very rare, extraordinary example, choice uncirculated, cabinet toning.)"

This one year type issued in the name of Joseph I is rare in all grades.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 29.26 g.

Catalog reference: Kellner 267. Dav-2474; KM-268.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 26, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.

Link to:

• Nurnberg (1703)-GFN 3 ducat Fr-1880
• Nurnberg 1703-GFN 4 ducat Fr-1879
• (1706) double thaler
• Nurnberg 1711-GFN thaler Dav-2475
• Coins and currency dated 1706
• return to coins of German States, Nurnberg