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| − | This specimen was lot 31532 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $7,500. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "German States: [[German States, Saxony|Saxony]]. Johann Georg II 2 Taler 1663-CR AU53 NGC. An impressive large-size Double Taler produced to an exceptionally high standard and toned to a smoky steel-gray. The planchet shows some evidence of irregularity pre-striking, leaving an uneven surface in the obverse fields; however this only texturizes the empty space and splits the residual luster into appealing facets. Despite its grade, this piece is nearly as-made with slight highpoint flatness diagnostic of striking weakness as opposed to wear. Commanding incredible eye appeal, a piece worthy of in-hand inspection for a true appreciation of its quality." | + | This specimen was lot 31532 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $7,500. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "German States: [[German States, Saxony|Saxony]]. Johann Georg II 2 Taler 1663-CR AU53 NGC. An impressive large-size Double Taler produced to an exceptionally high standard and toned to a smoky steel-gray. The planchet shows some evidence of irregularity pre-striking, leaving an uneven surface in the obverse fields; however this only texturizes the empty space and splits the residual luster into appealing facets. Despite its grade, this piece is nearly as-made with slight highpoint flatness diagnostic of striking weakness as opposed to wear. Commanding incredible eye appeal, a piece worthy of in-hand inspection for a true appreciation of its quality." This type was accompanied by KM 474/Dav-LS406 (thaler), KM 506/[[Saxony 1663-CR 4 thaler Dav-LS402|Dav-LS402]] (quadruple thaler), Dav-LS405 (1½ thaler) and KM 505/Dav-LS403 (triple thaler). |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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* Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954. | * Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954. | ||
* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | ||
| − | * Davenport, John S., '' | + | * Davenport, John S., ''Large Size Silver Coins of the World, 16th-19th Centuries, 3rd Ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1991. |
* <sup>[1]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, ''Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage,'' Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019. | ||
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* [[Saxony 1661 2 thaler Dav-LS401|1661 double thaler]] | * [[Saxony 1661 2 thaler Dav-LS401|1661 double thaler]] | ||
* [[Saxony 1662 thaler Dav-7631|1662 thaler]] | * [[Saxony 1662 thaler Dav-7631|1662 thaler]] | ||
| + | * [[Saxony 1663-CR 4 thaler Dav-LS402|1663-CR quadruple thaler]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1663]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1663]] | ||
[[Category:Silver thalers of Germany]][[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3076]] | [[Category:Silver thalers of Germany]][[Category:Selections from Heritage sale 3076]] | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 13 May 2021
This specimen was lot 31532 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $7,500. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Saxony. Johann Georg II 2 Taler 1663-CR AU53 NGC. An impressive large-size Double Taler produced to an exceptionally high standard and toned to a smoky steel-gray. The planchet shows some evidence of irregularity pre-striking, leaving an uneven surface in the obverse fields; however this only texturizes the empty space and splits the residual luster into appealing facets. Despite its grade, this piece is nearly as-made with slight highpoint flatness diagnostic of striking weakness as opposed to wear. Commanding incredible eye appeal, a piece worthy of in-hand inspection for a true appreciation of its quality." This type was accompanied by KM 474/Dav-LS406 (thaler), KM 506/Dav-LS402 (quadruple thaler), Dav-LS405 (1½ thaler) and KM 505/Dav-LS403 (triple thaler).
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 58.24 g.
Catalog reference: KM 504, Dav-LS404.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., Large Size Silver Coins of the World, 16th-19th Centuries, 3rd Ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1991.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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