Paar 1771 1/2 thaler
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This specimen was lot 23049 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $1,200. The catalog description[1] noted, "AUSTRIA. Paar. 1/2 Taler, 1771. Vienna Mint. Johann Wenzel. NGC MS-62. A supremely attractive near-Choice example, this handsome Half-Thaler yields a beautiful strike and much retained mint glossiness throughout. Mottled toning coats the surfaces, and the intricate design elements are fully applied on flan. Escaping any harsh marking or handling, we expect much in the way of competitive bids for this lovely example." This scarce type accompanied a thaler (Dav-1193) and a ducat.
Recorded mintage: 700.
Specification: 14.03 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-1.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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