Wurttemberg 1870 thaler Dav-960
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This specimen was lot 21256 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Las Vegas, August 2020), where it sold for $1,140. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Wurttemberg. Taler, 1870. Karl I. NGC PROOF-65. A nicely preserved and VERY RARE proof version of this last year of issue of a three-year type displaying rich mottled iridescent patina over hard surfaces retaining much reflectivity that pops when tilted in the light." The type is noted for 1868-70 and is fairly available in circulated condition.
Recorded mintage: 44,000.
Specification: 18.52 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-960, KM-617; J-85.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The August 2020 ANA Auction: World Coins, featuring the Duke of Lansing Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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