Saxe-Altenburg 1611-WA 1/2 thaler
This specimen was lot 1369 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$1,088 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Sachsen-Altenburg, Herzogtum, Johann Philipp, Friedrich, Johann Wilhelm, Friedrich Wilhelm II. 1603-1625. 1/2 Taler 1611, Saalfeld. Vorzüglich. Feine Patina. Exemplar der Auktion Künker 79, Osnabrück, März 2010, Los 2580. (Germany, duchy of Saxe-Altenburg, joint rule of John Philip, Frederick, John William, Frederick William II, 1603-25, half thaler of 1611, Saalfeld mint. Extremely Fine, Nicely toned.)"
This type was struck 1605-12 and is fairly common. The initials "WA" appear under the left shield of the obverse. The last of the brothers died in 1639.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specifications: silver, this specimen 14.47 g.
Catalog reference: KM 2, Kernbach 1.3.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
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