Reuss-Lobenstein-Ebersdorf 1840-A 2 thaler Dav-805

Jean Elsen sale 269, lot 815

This specimen was lot 815 in Jean Elsen list 269 (Brussels, July-August 2014), where it was offered for €1,300 (about US$1,769). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, REUSS-EBERSDORF, Heinrich LXXII (1822-1848), AR double Taler, 1840 A, Très Rare. Petits coups. Superbe (Germany, principality of Reuss-Ebersdorf, Henry LXXII (1822-48), silver double thaler of 1840. Very rare, small nicks, extremely fine.)"

This type was issued in 1840 and 1847 and both dates are rare.

Recorded mintage: 2,750.

Specification: 37.12 g, 0.900 fine silver, 40 mm diameter, lettered edge.

Catalog reference: J., 103; A.K.S., 61; Thun, 283; Dav-805; KM-5.

Source:

• Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Liste 269: Juillet-Septembre 2014, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2014.

Link to:

• Reuss-Schleiz 1840-A double thaler
• Reuss-Schleiz 1843-A double thaler, prince's 25th anniversary
• Reuss-Obergreiz 1844-A double thaler
• Reuss-Lobenstein-Ebersdorf 1847-A 2 thaler Dav-806
• Coins and currency dated 1840
• return to coins of German States, Reuss