Saxony 1667-CR thaler Dav-7617

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Sincona sale 13, lot 2160

This specimen was lot 2160 in Sincona sale 13 (Zürich, October 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "DEUTSCHLAND, Sachsen, Kurfürstentum, Albertiner, Johann Georg II. 1656-1680, Taler 1667. Dresden Sehr schön-gutes sehr schön." In addition to this type, struck 1658-80, the SCWC notes a thaler struck on quarter thaler dies (Dav-7617A). The similar Dav-7619 has a plumed helmet on the table instead of the electoral cap shown here.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.98 g.

Catalog reference: Clauss/Kahnt 388. Schnee 909, Dav-7617, KM 474.

Source:

  • 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]Auktion 13: Münzen und Medaillen, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2013.

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