Westphalia 1812-C 2/3 thaler
This specimen was lot 55826 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $216. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Westphalia. 2/3 Taler, 1812-C. Cassel Mint. Jerome Napoleon. NGC AU-55." This type was struck 1811-13 and is scarce in nice condition. Altho denominated as two-thirds thaler, it had the weight of a half thaler, a common occurrence for gulden after about 1740. Jerome, Napoleon's brother, served him faithfully, stripping his domain of men and money for the Russian campaign. The kingdom collapsed after the battle of Leipzig. At the Congress of Vienna, the area was restored to its former lords, Hannover and Prussia.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 13.08 g, 0.994 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-117.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- [1]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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