Poland 1635-II thaler Dav-4326
This specimen was lot 2175 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 6,000 CHF (about US$8,316 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"POLEN Wladislaw IV. 1632-1648. Taler 1635 I-I, Bromberg. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. Vorzüglich. (kingdom of Poland, Ladislaus IV, 1632-48, thaler of 1635, Bromberg mint. Very rare in this condition, Extremely Fine.)"
The SCWC records this type for 1633-40 and, while not common, as among the more available Polish thalers. Wladyslaw IV, a member of the Swedish Wasa family, ruled Poland 1633-48. The initials "II" stand for Jacob Jacobsen of Emden.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 28.82 g.
Catalog reference: KM 54, Gumowski 1610, Dav-4326.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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