Salzburg 1789-M thaler Dav-1265
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This specimen was lot 70320 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $360. The catalog description[1] noted, "AUSTRIA. Salzburg. Taler, 1789. Hieronymus von Colloredo. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield. Exceptionally wholesome and sporting a deep cabinet tone, this alluring crown retains a great deal of shimmering brilliance remaining in the protected areas." This convention thaler was struck for the archbishop 1789-1801. It is common. The Archbishop is most remembered as the first patron of Mozart but grew irritable when Mozart demanded better status than a mere employee.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-1265; KM-465.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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