Wurttemberg-Oels 1674-SP 6 kreuzer

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Jean Elsen sale 134, lot 1507
Oels in Silesia in 1648

This specimen was lot 1507 in Jean Elsen sale 134 (Brussels, September 2017), where it sold for €80 (about US$113 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, SILESIE-WURTEMBERG-ÖLS, Sylvius Friedrich (1668-1697), AR 6 Kreuzer, 1674. D/ B. cuir. à d. R/ Aigle éployée sous une couronne. Superbe. (Germany, Silesia, duchy of Württemberg-Oels, Sylvius Frederick, 1668-87, silver six kreuzer of 1674. Obverse: armored bust to right; reverse: eagle displayed under a crown. Extremely fine.)"

This obscure type was struck 1674 and 1678, along with a 15 kreuzer and 1 thaler.

Reported Mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 3,12 g.

Catalog reference: KM 9, F.& S. 2295.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 134, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2017.

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