Saxony 1572-HB 1/2 thaler
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This specimen was lot 1449 in Goldberg Sale 146 (Los Angeles, July 2025), where it sold for $384. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. 1/2 Taler, 1572. August, 1553-1586. Cuirassed half-length figure of August to right between 15-72, carrying sword across his shoulder. Reverse: Coat of arms with three helmets. NGC graded EF-45. The Augustana Collection." This type was struck 1571-86, all with mintmaster HB.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM MB216, Kohl-135.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Nicol, N. Douglas, Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501-Present, 3rd ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2011.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 146: US Coins & Currency, Ancient & World Coins, featuring The Americas Collection, The Henry Garrett Collection & The Augustana Collection, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2025.
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