Schleswig-Holstein-Ploen 1761-G GAS thaler Dav-1354

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Sincona sale 9, lot 3868

This specimen was lot 3868 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"Schleswig-Holstein-Plön, Herzogtum Friedrich Karl, 1729-1761. Taler 1761. Geharnischtes Brustbild nach rechts. Rv. Gekröntes Wappen auf Zweigen zwischen der geteilten Jahreszahl. Fast vorzüglich-vorzüglich. (Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Plön, Frederick Charles, 1729-61, thaler of 1761; obverse: armored bust to right; reverse: crowned arms divide date. Choice extremely fine.)"

The duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Plön was erected in 1622 out of the duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg. Frederick Charles was the last of four ruling dukes of this line, which lasted until 1761. This rare type is listed in the SCWC for 1761 only.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: silver, this specimen 29,19 g.

Catalog reference: Lange 770, Dav-1354, KM 28.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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