Nurnberg 1766-SR 10 kreuzer

Sincona sale 63, lot 489

This specimen was lot 489 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$201 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND | Nurnberg, City. 10 Kreuzer 1766. Mit Titel von Joseph II. Mit dem Münzmeisterzeichen S.R. Vorzüglich. Feine Patina. (Germany, city of Nurnberg, Extremely fine, Nicely toned.)"

This issue is the last of the denomination from this state. This specimen realized about one-third its catalog value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 3.86 g.

Catalog reference: KM 350, Kellner 366. Slg. Erlanger 781.

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

Link to:

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• 1765 thaler, city view
• 1765 thaler, Joseph II
• 1766 half thaler
• 1766 thaler, one crown reverse
• 1766 thaler, two crowns reverse
• 1766 ducat
• Coins and currency dated 1766