Saxony 1617 1/2 thaler KM-101

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Stack's Bowers 2023 ANA sale, lot 55783
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This specimen was lot 55783 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $408. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Saxony. 1/2 Taler, 1617. Johann Georg I. NGC EF-45. From the Augustana Collection." This half thaler was struck on quarter thaler dies, meaning it is twice as thick. This half thaler was issued as part of a series commemorating the centennial of the Reformation which included coins ranging from one-eighth thaler to quadruple ducat. Other half thalers for 1617 include KM 100, KM 102 (the regular issue), KM 97 and KM 99.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM-101.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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