Olmutz 1725 1/2 thaler

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Sincona sale 101, lot 3520

This specimen was lot 3520 in Sincona Auction 101 (Zürich, October 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Olmütz, Bistum, Wolfgang von Schrattenbach, 1711-1738. 1/2 Taler 1725, Kremsier. Gutes sehr schön. Minimaler Schrötlingsfehler. (Austria, bishopric of Olmütz, Wolfgang von Schrattenbach, 1711-38, half thaler of 1725, Kremsier mint. Good Very Fine, Tiny flan flaw.)"

This type was struck 1717, 1722-25 and is somewhat available. A similar thaler (Dav-1218) also exists.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 14.29 g.

Catalog reference: KM 410, Suchomel/Videman 726 (C/C).

Source:

  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 101: World Coins, Medals and Banknotes, Swiss Confederate Coins, Medals and Banknotes, Shooting Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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