Saxony 1652-CR 2 thaler Dav-7613
This specimen was lot 30270 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $11,400. The catalog description[1] noted,
"German States: Saxony. Johann Georg I 2 Taler 1652-CR MS61 NGC, Dresden mint. Constantin Rothe as mintmaster. Notably rare condition for this enticing three-quarters bust type, embellished with a striking mint glow that catches hints of russet and peach tone as it rolls over the surfaces. Only the second example of this issue that we have ever handled, and to date the only specimen to have been certified. In fact, this type rarely appears in the marketplace. A survey of recent auction records reveals that there have only been five examples of this scarce 2 Taler to have recently sold-at least three of which showed clear signs of circulation rub, while one of the others exhibited the usual expansive planchet flaws encountered on coins of this time period. Thankfully neither of these issues affect the offering seen here, pointing to a visual presence that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Ex. Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 370 (November 2001, Lot 3188). From the Paramount Collection."
This type was struck 1652-53 along with a single thaler (Dav-7612) struck 1638-56.
Recorded Mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 58.09 gg.
Catalog reference: KM 443, Dav-7613, Dassdorf-808, Merseburger-1100 (RR), Schnee-888.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., German Secular Talers, 1600-1700, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1976.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Gernot Schnee, Sächsiche Taler, 1500-1800, Frankfurt Am Main, P. N. Schulten, 1982.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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