Pfalz-Neuburg 1623 thaler Dav-7160

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Sincona sale 4, lot 4434

This specimen was lot 4434 in Sincona sale 4 (Zürich, October 2011) where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Pfalz-Neuburg, Herzogtum Wolfgang Wilhelm, 1614-1653. Taler 1623, Stockau. Geharnischtes Brustbild mit grosser Halskrause nach rechts. Rv. Gekröntes Wappen, umgeben von der Vliesordenskette. Fast vorzüglich. (Germany, Duchy of Pfalz-Neuberg, Wolfgang Wilhelm, 1614-53, thaler of 1623, Stockau mint. Obverse: armored bust with large ruffed collar to right; reverse: crowned arms with the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece around. Nice extremely fine)."

This type is one of a series featuring the duke in a ruffed collar (Dav-7158 thru Dav-7167) struck 1622-26. In 1685, the heir succeeded to Pfalz-Simmern as well as Pfalz-Neuberg and the two were merged into Pfalz once again.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28,39 g.

Catalog reference: KM 46, Noss 310, Dav-7160.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., German Secular Talers, 1600-1700, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1976.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 4, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011.

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