Olmutz 1707 thaler Dav-1211
This specimen was lot 2102 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR/ÖSTERREICH Olmütz, Bistum Karl III. von Lothringen, 1695-1710. Taler 1707, Kremsier. Brustbild in Amtstracht nach rechts. Rv. Gekröntes Wappen auf Ordensstern, gehalten von zwei gekrönten Adlern. Hksp. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. (Bishopric of Olmutz, Charles III of Lorraine, 1695-1710, thaler of 1707, Kremsier mint. Obverse: Bust in clerical robe facing right; reverse: crowned arms on Maltese cross, supported by two eagles. Mount mark, very fine to extremely fine.)"
This two year type is among the more common issues from this ecclesiastical state in Moravia, then part of Austria, now the Czech Republic.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver; this specimen is 27,23 g.
Catalog reference: Lichn.-Mayer 365. Suchomel/Videman 577, KM 378, Dav-1211.
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- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.
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