View source for Haldenstein 1691 2/3 thaler KM-71

[[Image:Haldenstein H3049-34242o.jpg|300px|thumb|from Heritage sale 3049, lot 34242]]
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This specimen was lot 34242 in Heritage sale 3049 (Long Beach, September 2016), where it sold for $340.75. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Haldenstein. City 2/3 Taler 1691 AU50 PCGS. Struck from roller dies with nearly full details that were only softened a touch by light circulation and excellent luster in the recesses. Light golden patina on both sides aids the appearance of originality. From the Redwood Collection, Part II." Two different gulden (= 2/3 thaler) were issued 1690-92; this one and one ([[Haldenstein 1690 2/3 thaler KM-70|KM-70]]) with the reverse arms in a cartouche. This one is scarce and KM-70 is rare.

''Recorded mintage:'' unknown.

''Specification:'' silver.

''Catalog reference:'' KM 71, HMZ-2537h. 

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. 
* Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, ''Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart,'' Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
* <sup>[1]</sup>Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, ''Heritage World Coin Auction 3049, featuring the Ohio Valley Collection, the Redwood Collection and the F.P. Briand Collection,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2016.

''Link to:''
* [[Haldenstein 1690 2/3 thaler KM-70]]
* [[Haldenstein 1752 albus|1752 albus]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 1691]]
* return to coins of [[Switzerland, Haldenstein]]

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