Saxony 1775-EDC thaler Dav-2690
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This specimen was lot 31159 in Heritage sale 3105 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $456. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. Friedrich August III Taler 1775-EDC MS61 NGC, Dresden mint. Conservatively graded with a decent portrait and attractive contrasting russet, peach and argent toning. A prime candidate for the price-conscious bidder. From the Cape Coral Collection, Part II." This thaler of 1769-79 was accompanied by a mining thaler (KM 993.1) for 1775. It is fairly common.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, .752 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 992.1, Dav-2690.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- Gernot Schnee, Sächsiche Taler, 1500-1800, Frankfurt Am Main, P. N. Schulten, 1982.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York #3105, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2022.
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