Olmutz 1727 1/2 thaler
This specimen was lot 3521 in Sincona Auction 101 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 850 CHF (about US$1,281 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Olmütz, Bistum, Wolfgang von Schrattenbach, 1711-1738. 1/2 Taler 1727, Kremsier. Fast vorzüglich. Hübsche Patina. (Austria, bishopric of Olmütz, Wolfgang von Schrattenbach, 1711-38, half thaler of 1727, Kremsier mint. About Extremely Fine, Attractively toned.)"
This type was struck 1727-37 and is the most available half thaler from this locale. A similar thaler (Dav-1219) also exists. This example realized eight times the catalog value.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 14.33 g.
Catalog reference: KM 424, Suchomel/Videman 726 (D/D).
- 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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