Schlick 1716-FS thaler Dav-1195
This specimen was lot 3059 in Sincona sale 87 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 3,000 CHF (about US$4,040 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR / ÖSTERREICH Schlick, Grafschaft, Franz Josef, 1675-1740. Taler 1716, Prag. Mit Titel Karls VI. Mit dem Münzzeichen FS (Ferdinand Scharf, Münzmeister in Prag, 1714-1746). Selten. Nur 2'112 Exemplare geprägt. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. Feine Patina. (county of Schlick, Francis Joseph, 1675-1740, thaler of 1716, Prague mint, struck in the name of Charles VI, with mintmaster's initials FS. Rare. Only 2,112 pieces struck, Very fine-extremely fine, Nicely toned.)"
The counts of Schlick in Bohemia were the original proprietors of the mint at Joachimsthal, where the first "thalers" were struck. However, by the eighteenth century the counts had long since lost the mint and only a few scarce pieces were struck. Three thalers are listed for the 1700's (Dav-1195, Dav-1196, Dav-1197), all rare.
Recorded mintage: 2,112.
Specification: silver, this specimen 28.39 g.
Catalog reference: KM 28, Smetana/Jakymenkova F6a, Slg. Donebauer 3845, Dav-1195.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 87, World Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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