Saxony 1868-B thaler Dav-897
The first specimen was lot 2501 in Sincona sale 20 (Zürich, October 2014), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Vereinstaler 1868. Dresden Ausbeute. Vorzüglich. (union thaler of 1868, Dresden mint, for the mines, extremely fine.)" The second specimen was lot 55809 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $120. The catalog description[2] noted, "GERMANY. Saxony. Taler, 1868-B. Dresden Mint. Johann. NGC AU-58." This mining thaler was struck 1868-71 and is the last of its kind struck in Saxony prior to German unification. The regular thaler of 1868 is also common. In 1871, with the successful conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War, the currency was reformed to use pfennig and marks and the thaler was dropped, tho it remained legal tender at three mark.
Recorded mintage: 181,000.
Specification: 18.52 g, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 18.52 g.
Catalog reference: Kahnt 472. Thun 350, KM 1223, Dav-897.
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- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.
- [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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