Regensburg 1766 thaler Dav-2622

Stack's Bowers NYINC sale, lot 697

This specimen was lot 697 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $5,875. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GERMANY. Regensburg. Taler, 1766. NGC MS-64 PL. Struck in the name of Joseph II. Iridescent toning with blue hues. Prooflike with sharp features. Museum quality with great eye appeal. From the Rockaway Collection." It is one of a series of city view thalers issued 1766-80; the obverse features the bust of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor and busybody son of Maria Theresia of Austria.

Recorded mintage: unknown but somewhat scarce.

Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-2622; KM-406.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.

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