Solms-Laubach 1748 thaler Dav-2780

Ponterio sale 161, lot 20424

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Solms in 1786

This specimen was lot 20424 in Ponterio sale 161 (Chicago, August 2011), where it sold for $2,587.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GERMAN STATES. Solms-Laubach. Taler, 1748. Christian August (1738-84). RARE, mintage of only 202 pieces. Toned. NGC XF-45." This thaler was issued on the occasion of the death of the Count's first wife, Elizabeth Amelia.

Recorded mintage: 202.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-2780; KM-22.

Source:

• 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.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Rick, et al., Ponterio sale 161: The Chicago ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's-Bowers, LLC, 2011.

Link to:

• 1738-AV thaler, count's marriage to Elisabetha Amalia
• Salzburg 1748 thaler Dav-1245
• Mecklenburg-Strelitz 1748-CHI 5 thaler Fr-1737
• 1754 thaler
• Coins and currency dated 1748
• return to coins of Solms