Thorn 1630-II thaler Dav-4372

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Stack's Bowers 2026 NYINC sale, lot 41165
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This specimen was lot 41165 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $4,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "POLAND. Taler, 1630-II. Torun Mint. Sigismund III. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, EF Details. Some extensive cleaning marks are noted, but this crown otherwise retains solid overall detail and remains largely without any coloring or toning. From the Collection of Kazmier Wysocki, former mayor of Hackensack, New Jersey." This type was struck at Thorn ("CIVIT·THORVNENSIS·") 1630-32. This example realized 3½ times the catalog value. The regular royal thaler (Dav-4316) had different arms on the reverse.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-4372; KM-18; Kop-8263.

Sources:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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