Saxony 1821-IGS thaler Dav-857
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This specimen was lot 74670 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $960. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Saxony. Taler, 1821-IGS. Friedrich August I. NGC MS-64. A stunning example of this type with great luster, white argent toning, and gold and cobalt highlights. This coin will be an incredible addition to the successful buyer's collection." This type was struck 1817-21 and is common. The contemporaneous mining thaler (Dav-858) is scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-857, KM-1077.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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