Saxony 1611 1/4 thaler KM-38

Goldberg Sale 146, lot 1457

This specimen was lot 1457 in Goldberg Sale 146 (Los Angeles, July 2025), where it sold for $120. The catalog description^[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. 1/4 Taler, 1611. Dresden. Christian II, Johann Georg and August. On the death of Christian II. Loop. PCGS graded Very Fine Detail (Mounted). The Augustana Collection." Christian II, an alcoholic and mama's boy, died at the age of 27 after overexerting himself at a tournament. This quarter thaler marks his death.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 31.32 mm diameter, 7.04 g.

Catalog reference: KM-38; Kahnt-282; Kohl-132.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• ^[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.

Link to:

• 1611 quarter thaler
• 1611-HR thaler
• MDCXI (1611) 1611 thaler, death of Christian II
• 1611 thaler, John George I
• 1611 10 ducats
• 1612 quarter thaler, for the vicariat
• Coins and currency dated 1611