Olmutz 1724 thaler Dav-1218
This specimen was lot 2124 in Jean Elsen sale 160 (Brussels, November 2024), where it sold for €440 (about US$557 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SAINT EMPIRE, OLMÜTZ, Evêché, Wolfgang von Schrattenbach (1711-1738), AR Taler, 1724. D/ B. de l'évêque à d. R/ Grand écu ovale sous une mitre, une croix, une couronne et un chapeau de cardinal. Très Beau. (Austria, bishopric of Olmutz, Wolfgang of Schrattenbach, 1711-38, silver thaler of 1724. Obverse: bust of the bishop to right; reverse: large oval arms under a mitre, a cross, a crown and a cardinal's hat. Very fine.)"
This type was struck 1718-24 and is fairly common. There is considerable variation in the bust from year to year.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, 43 mm diameter, this specimen 28,54 g.
Catalog reference: KM 414 (formerly KM 133), Mayer 440; S.V. 748; Dav-1218.
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- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 160, Collection de deniers liegeois et Collection de monnaies d'or francaises, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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