Saxony 1692-IK 1/3 thaler

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Sincona sale 66, lot 1191

This specimen was lot 1191 in Sincona sale 66 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$428 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND | Sachsen, Herzogtum, ab 1547 Kurfürstentum. Johann Georg IV. 1691-1694. 1/3 Taler 1692, Dresden. Vorzüglich. (Germany, electorate of Saxony, John George IV, 1691-94, one third thaler of 1692, Dresden mint. Extremely fine.)"

The electors of Saxony issued an extensive series of gulden (⅔ thaler) and half gulden (⅓ thaler) in the late seventeenth century. Common in worn condition, they are today scarce in upper grades. This type is noted for 1692-93 before being superseded by KM 640.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 7.60 g.

Catalog reference: KM 627, Clauss/Kahnt 670.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 66, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, featuring the Claude Stritt Collection, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.

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