Saxony 1662-CR thaler Dav-7617

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Jean Elsen sale 165, lot 995
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This specimen was lot 995 in Jean Elsen sale 165 (Brussels, June 2026), where it sold for €600 (about US$826 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, SAXE, Johann Georg II (1656-1680), AR Taler, 1662 CR, Dresde. D/ B. de l'électeur à d., vêtu d'un manteau d'hermine, ten. une grande épée sur l'épaule. À d., le bonnet d'électeur. R/ Grand écu surmonté de huit heaumes. Léger défaut de flan au revers. Très Beau à Superbe. (Germany, electorate of Saxony, John George II, 1656-80, silver thaler of 1662, Dresden mint. light planchet defect on the reverse, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"

In addition to this type, struck 1658-80, the SCWC notes a klippe thaler struck for the wedding of the elector's daughter (Dav-7631). The similar Dav-7619 has a plumed helmet on the table instead of the electoral cap shown here.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 29,14 g.

Catalog reference: KM 474, Schnee 909; Dav-7617.

Sources:

  • 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.
  • Gernot Schnee, Sächsiche Taler, 1500-1800, Frankfurt Am Main, P. N. Schulten, 1982.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 165, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.

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