Saxony 1741 1/2 thaler KM-A907
This specimen was lot 31022 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description[1] noted, "Saxony. Friedrich August II 1/2 Vicariat Taler 1741 MS65 NGC. Though described as the 2/3 Taler type on the insert, we note that this example is actually of the 1/2 Taler issue, among which it certainly stands at the highest level of quality and preservation, ranking on par with only a single example seen by PCGS to-date. Struck to exceptional definition with a sea of blue coloration dominating the obverse left and peripheral areas and a toned down reverse that displays a near-matte finish." This type was struck 1741-42 to celebrate the elector's assumption of the vicariat, temporary ruler of the Holy Roman Empire until Charles VI's successor could be elected.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM-A907.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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