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| − | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
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| − | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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| − | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
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| − | * Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1600-1700,'' Galesburg, IL, 1974.
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| − | * Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.
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| − | * Davenport, John S., ''German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1965.
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| − | * Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
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| | * <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021. | | * <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021. |
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| − | This specimen was lot 1185 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, FUGGER-BABENHAUSEN-WELLENBURG, Sigmund Joseph et Johann Rudolf (1668-1684), AR 15 Kreuzer, 1676. D/ Ecu couronné. R/ Aigle éployée, t. à g. Kull 131. 6,25 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], county of Fugger-Babenhausen, Sigmund Joseph and John Rudolf, 1668-81, silver fifteen kreuzer of 1676. Obverse: crowned arms; reverse: eagle displayed, head to left. Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Fugger-Babenhausen 1676 15 kreuzer]] KM 31, m. 941,000 for 1676-77.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1187 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €160 (about US$217 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, GOSLAR, Ville, AR 16 Gute Groschen (2/3 Taler), 1674. D/ Aigle éployée, t. à g. R/ Valeur et date dans le champ. B.B.K. 305; Dav-528. 19,07 g Légère faiblesse de frappe. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], city of Goslar, silver sixteen gute groschen of 1674. Obverse: eagle displayed, head to left; reverse: value and date. Slightly weakly struck, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Goslar 1674-CHS 16 gute groschen]] KM 67, struck 1674-75, pretty scarce.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1193 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €65 (about US$88 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, HAMELN, AR 6 Mariengroschen, 1672IB. D/ Porte fortifiée. R/ Valeur dans le champ. Kalvelage & Schrock 265. 5,55 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], city of Hameln, silver six mariengroschen of 1672. Obverse: fortified gate; reverse: value. Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Hameln 1672-IB 6 mariengroschen]] KM 73, struck 1668-69, 1672 along with 4 and 12 mariengroschen.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1194 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €180 (about US$244 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, HANOVRE, Ville, AR 12 Mariengroschen, 1672. D/ Porte fortifiée aux armes de la ville, sous un lion à g. R/ Valeur dans le champ. Buck & Meier 287. 7,11 g. Très Beau à Superbe.'' ([[Germany]], city of Hannover, silver twelve mariengroschen of 1672. Obverse: fortified gate with the arms of the town, below, a lion facing left; reverse: value. Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Hannover 1672 12 mariengroschen]] KM 79, m. 107,000, struck 1669-74.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1197 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €1,100 (about US$1,490 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, HAUT PALATINAT (OBERPFALZ), Friedrich II (1508-1556), AR Guldiner, 1548, Neumarkt. D/ B. cour. de l'électeur de f., ten. une épée et un gl. cr. R/ Heaume cimé d'un lion au-dessus de trois écussons (Palatinat et Bavière). Götz 166; Schulten 2731; Dav-9627. 28,74 g Rare Belle patine. Très Beau à Superbe.'' ([[Germany]], upper Palatinate, Frederick II, 1508-56, silver guldiner of 1548, Neumarkt mint. Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1204 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €200 (about US$271 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, HOHENLOHE-NEUENSTEIN, Craft (1610-1641), AR Taler, 1623. Au titre de Ferdinand II. D/ Cavalier à g., brandissant son épée, au-dessus d'un écu couronné. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Albrecht, Hohenlohe, 107; Dav-6825. 27,47 g Rare Traces de monture. Beau à Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], county of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein, Craft, 1610-41, silver thaler of 1623, struck in the name of Ferdinand II. Obverse: mounted knight charges left, brandishing a sword, crowned arms below; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Rare, mount mark, Fine - Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Hohenlohe-Neuenstein 1623 thaler Dav-6825]] KM 19.1, struck 1623-25. rare.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1207 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €300 (about US$406 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, KAUFBEUREN, Ville, AR Taler, 1542. Au titre de Charles Quint. D/ B. couronné et cuir. de l'empereur à d., ten. un sceptre sur l'épaule et la garde de son épée. R/ Ecu échancré. Schulten 1557; Dav-9344. 28,91 g Légère trace de bélière (?). Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], city of Kaufbeuren, silver thaler of 1542, struck in the name of Charles V; reverse: crowned and armored bust of the emperor to right, bearing a scepter and a sword; reverse: arms. Traces of jewelry use, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Kaufbeuren 1542 thaler Dav-9344]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1212 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €90 (about US$122 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, LIPPE-DETMOLD, Simon Heinrich (1666-1697), AR 6 Mariengroschen, 1672IH. D/ Ecu couronné. R/ Valeur et date dans le champ. Slg. Weweler 433; Schwede 279. 5,65 g. presque Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], county of Lippe-Detmold, Simon Henry, 1666-97, silver six mariengroschen of 1672. Obverse: crowned arms; reverse: value and date. about Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Lippe-Detmold 1672-IH 6 mariengroschen]] KM 85, m. 23,000, one year type.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1223 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €340 (about US$461 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, MANSFELD-SCHRAPLAU, Gebhard VII, Albrecht VII, Philipp II et Johann Georg Ier (1540-1546), AR demi-Taler, 1542, Eisleben. D/ Ecu heaumé. R/ Saint Georges à cheval à d., combattant le dragon. Tornau 1025. 14,18 g Rare Griffes. Craquelures du flan au revers. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1224 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €150 (about US$203 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, MANSFELD-EISLEBEN, Johann Georg III (1663-1710), AR 1/6 Taler, 1669ABK, Eisleben. D/ Saint Georges à cheval à d., terrassant le dragon de sa lance. R/ Ecu couronné. Tornau 502. 4,84 g Fines griffes. Très Beau ([[Germany]], county of Mansfeld-Eisleben, John George III, 1663-1710, silver 1/6 thaler of 1669, Eisleben mint. Obverse: St. George mounted to right, spearing the dragon; reverse: crowned arms. Fine scratches, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Mansfeld-Eisleben 1669-ABK 1/6 thaler KM-66]] struck 1668-69. also KM 68, initials below arms. scarce.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1228 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, MECKLEMBOURG-SCHWERIN, Christian Ludwig Ier (1658-1692), AR 2/3 Taler, 1675WE, Dömitz. D/ B. dr. à d., coiffé d'une grande perruque. R/ Ecu couronné tenu par deux anges. Kunzel 238; Dav-667. 18,55 g Frappe faible au revers. Petite fêlure du flan. Très Beau/Beau à Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Christian Louis I, 1658-92, silver two-thirds thaler of 1675, Domitz mint. Obverse: draped bust right in a large peruke; reverse: crowned arms borne by two angels. Weakly struck on the reverse, planchet flaws, Very Fine/Fine - Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1675-WE 2/3 thaler]] KM A106, struck 1675-78 and 1688. scarce.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1235 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €300 (about US$406 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''. ALLEMAGNE, NEUSS, Ville, AR Taler, 1539. D/ Saint Quirin deb. de f., t. à d., entre les écus de Cologne et Neuss, ten. une bannière. R/ Aigle impériale éployée. Noss 16; Dav-9593. Rare Avec bélière. Beau à Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], city of Neuss, thaler of 1539. Fine - Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1243 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €90 (about US$122 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, OSNABRÜCK, Evêché, Ernst August de Brunswick (1662-1698), AR 24 Mariengroschen (2/3 Taler), 1675. D/ Ecu heaumé. R/ Valeur dans le champ. Kennepohl 300; Welter 1887; Dav-411. 16,73 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1247 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €85 (about US$115 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, POMERANIE, Bogislaw XIV (1620-1637), AR 1/16 Taler, 1629, Stettin. D/ Ecu posé sur une croix longue. R/ Valeur et date dans le champ. Hildisch 363; Olding 233. 2,68 g Belle patine. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1249 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €500 (about US$677 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, POMERANIE, sous domination suédoise, Karl XII (1697-1718), AR 2/3 Taler, 1709, Stettin. D/ B. cuir. à d. R/ Armoiries tenues par deux sauvages heaumés. A.A.J. 233; Dav-771. 17,32 g Fin de plaque. Petits défauts de flan. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1271 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €240 (about US$325 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, QUEDLINBURG, Abbaye, Anna Sophia de Palatinat-Birkenfeld (1645-1680), AR 2/3 Taler, 1676GF. D/ Monogramme couronné. R/ Ecu couronné. Mehl, Quedlinburg, 517; Dav-776. 16,32 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1275 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, SAXE, Friedrich III, Georg et Johann (1500-1507), AR Schreckenberger (Engelgroschen), s.d., Annaberg. Différent: étoile. D/ Ecu tenu par un ange. R/ Ecu écartelé. Keilitz-Kohl 25. 3,96 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1277 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €180 (about US$244 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, SAXE, Friedrich III, Johann et Georg (1507-1525), AR Schreckenberger (Engelgroschen), s.d. (1512-1523), Annaberg. Différent: croisette. D/ Ecu tenu par un ange. R/ Ecu écartelé. Keilitz-Kohl 40; Schulten 3003. 4,08g Belle patine. Très Beau à Superbe.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1278 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €700 (about US$948 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, SAXE, Johann Friedrich (1532-1547), AR 1/4 Talerklippe, 1547. Frappé pendant le siège de Leipzig. D/ Ecu de Saxe sous les lettres H HF K, au-dessus de la date. Keilitz-Kohl 162; Brause-Mansfeld 23, 3; Mailliet II, 8. 8,57g Rare Uniface. Trace de bélière. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1291 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €80 (about US$108 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, SAXE-ALT GOTHA, Johann Friedrich II (1557-1567), AR Schreckenberger, 1561, Saalfeld. D/ Ange de f., ten. l'écu de Saxe. R/ Ecu écartelé. Mers. -; Koppe 110b. 4,07 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1293 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €80 (about US$108 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, SAXE-COBOURG-GOTHA, Ernst Ier (1826-1844), 20 Kreuzer, 1831, Gotha. J. 261; A.K.S. 78. Nettoyé. Fines griffes. presque Superbe.'' ([[Germany]], about Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1297 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, SAXE-WEIMAR, Johann Ernst (1662-1683), AR Gulden (2/3 Taler), 1677. D/ B. cuir. à d. R/ Ecu couronné. Mers. 3918; Dav-892. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1309 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €340 (about US$461 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, STRALSUND, sous domination suédoise, Charles XI (1660-1697), AR 1/3 Taler, 1677. D/ Emblème de la ville au-dessus de la valeur. R/ Croix ornée. A.A.J. 64. 9,30 g. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], city of Stralsund, Charles XI, 1660-97, silver one third thaler of 1677. Obverse: emblem of the town below the value; reverse: ornate cross. Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1315 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €180 (about US$244 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, WISMAR, Ville, AR Doppelschilling, 1563. D/ Saint Laurent deb. de f., ten. une palme et le gril de son supplice. R/ Ecu parti posé sur une croix longue. Kunzel 78; Grimm 828. 3,73g Belle patine. Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], [[German States, Wismar|city of Wismar]], silver double schilling of 1563. Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1316 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €340 (about US$461 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ALLEMAGNE, WISMAR, sous domination suédoise, Karl XI (1660-1697), AR 1/3 Taler, 1697. D/ Saint Laurent deb. de f., ten. une palme et une grille. R/ Ecu de la ville posé sur une croix longue. Kunzel 230B/b; A.A.J. 29. 10,28 g. presque Très Beau.'' ([[Germany]], [[German States, Wismar|city of Wismar]], under Swedish domination, Charles XI, 1660-97, silver one-third thaler of 1697. Obverse: St. Lawrence standing, facing, bearing a palm and a grill; reverse: arms of the city over a long cross. about Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1344 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €420 (about US$569 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ARGENTINE, AV argentino (5 pesos), 1888. Fr-14. Petits coups. Très Beau.'' ([[Argentina, gold five pesos of 1888. Minor nicks, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1352 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €1,300 (about US$1,761 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''SAINT EMPIRE, Maximilien II (1564-1576), AR Guldentaler, 1568, Joachimsthal. Pour la Bohême. D/ B. cour. et cuir. à d., ten. un sceptre et un gl. cr. avec la valeur 60. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée, portant sur la poitrine l'écu écartelé de Bohême-Hongrie. Voglh. 73; Dietiker 208; Dav-43. 24,26 g Rare Trace de monture. Très Beau.'' ([[Austria|Holy Roman Empire]], Maximilian II, 1564-76, silver guldenthaler of 1568, Joachimsthal mint, struck for [[Bohemia]]. Obverse: crowned and armored bust holding a scepter and an orb marked with the value "60"; reverse: crowned imperial eagle supporting the quartered arms of Bohemia and Hungary. Rare, trace of a mount mark, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Bohemia 1568 guldenthaler Dav-43|1568 guldenthaler, Joachimsthal mint]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1358 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €170 (about US$230 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''SAINT EMPIRE, Ferdinand II (1619-1637), AR demi-Taler, 1625, Vienne. D/ B. l. et cuir. à d. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Her. 695. 14,20 g Rare. presque Très Beau.'' ([[Austria|Holy Roman Empire]], Ferdinand II, 1619-37, silver half thaler of 1625, Vienna mint. Obverse: laureate and armored bust right; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Rare, about Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Austria 1625 1/2 thaler|1625 half thaler, Vienna mint]], KM 446, KM 513 or KM 514.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1408 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €1,600 (about US$2,167 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''SAINT EMPIRE, TRANSYLVANIE (SIEBENBÜRGEN), Gabriel Bethlen (1613-1629), AR Taler, 1628, Kaschau (Kosice). D/ B. cuirassé à d., ten. un sceptre sur l'épaule. R/ Ecu couronné. Resch 477; Huszar 386; Dav-4723. Rare Légère trace de monture (?). Beau à Très Beau.'' (principality of [[Transylvania]], Gabriel Bethlen, 1613-29, silver thaler of 1628, Kaschau mint. Obverse: armored bust right, holding a scepter to his shoulder; reverse: crowned arms. Rare, perhaps mounted, Fine - Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Transylvania 1628 thaler Dav-4723]] also struck 1628? Dav-4718 is a klippe.
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| − | This specimen was lot 1650 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €700 (about US$948 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''FRANCE, COLMAR, Ville impériale, AR florin d'argent (Guldentaler) de 60 Kreuzer, 1575. Au titre de Maximilien II. D/ Ecu de la ville dans un cartouche orné, sous la date. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Engel-Lehr 67; Dav-19. 24,16 g Très rare Frappe faible au droit. Nettoyé. Beau à Très Beau.'' ([[France]], free city of Colmar, silver florin or guldenthaler of sixty kreuzer of 1575, struck in the name of Maximilian II. Obverse: city arms in an ornate cartouche under the date; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Very rare, weakly struck on the obverse, cleaned, Fine - Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1759 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €180 (about US$244 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALIE, MILAN, Charles Quint (1535-1556), AR 8 soldi, s.d. D/ Les colonnes d'Hercule sous une couronne. R/ Saint Ambroise deb. de f., ten. un fouet et une crosse. Sans ligne de terre. Crippa 16/B; M.I.R. 289/2. 2,72 g Rare. Très Beau.'' ([[Italy]], duchy of Milan, Charles V, 1535-56, undated silver eight soldi. Obverse: the pillars of Hercules under a crown; reverse: St. Ambrose stands, facing, bearing a cross, without exergue. Rare, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Milan (1535-56) 8 soldi]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1763 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €200 (about US$271 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALIE, MODENE, Alphonse II d'Este (1559-1597), AR giulio. D/ Aigle éployée, t. à g., sous une couronne murale. R/ Saint Geminiano deb. de f., ten. une crosse et une maquette de ville. M.I.R. 661. Rare Taches. Beau à Très Beau.'' ([[Italy]], duchy of Modena, Alfonso d'Este, 1559-97, silver giulio. Obverse: eagle displayed, head to left, below a mural crown; reverse; St. Geminiano stands, facing, bearing a cross and a model of the town. Rare, stains, Fine - Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Modena (1559-97) giulio]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1765 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €420 (about US$569 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALIE, NAPLES, Philippe II (1554-1598), AR mezzo ducato, 1575. D/ B. radié et cuir. à d. Derrière, sigle GR. R/ Ecu couronné dans un cartouche orné en forme de coeur. P.& R. 19a; M.I.R. 174. 14,96 g Faiblesse de frappe. Très Beau.'' ([[Italy]], kingdom of Naples, silver half ducat of 1575. Obverse: crowned and armored bust to right; reverse: crowned arms in heart-shaped cartouche. Weakly struck, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | This specimen was lot 1781 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €320 (about US$433 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALIE, SAVOIE, Charles II (1504-1554), AR cornuto debole (5 grossi), s.d., Turin. D/ Ecu de Savoie heaumé, cimé d'une t. de lion ailé. R/ S MAVRICIVS T-BB Saint Maurice à cheval à d. Sim. 43/1; M.I.R. 369. 4,92 g Fêlure du flan. Très Beau.'' ([[Italy]], duchy of Savoy, Charles II, 1504-54, undated silver cornuto of five grossi, Turin mint. Obverse: helmeted arms of Savoy with a winged lion; reverse: St. Maurice, mounted, to left. Planchet flaw, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Savoy (1504-54) 5 grossi]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1785 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ITALIE, SAVOIE et SARDAIGNE, Charles Albert (1831-1849), AR 50 centesimi, 1835P, Turin. M. 194; G. 143. Rare Tache au revers. Très Beau.'' ([[Italy]], kingdom of Sardinia, Charles Albert, 1831-49, silver fifty centesimi of 1835, Turin mint. Rare, stain on reverse, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Sardinia 1835 50 centesimi]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1849 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €420 (about US$569 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''LIVONIE, RIGA, Période d'indépendance (1562-1581), AR 1/2 Mark, 1565. D/ Un lion dans une porte de ville fortifiée tenue par deux lions. Au-dessus, clés en pal. R/ Ecu de la ville dans un cartouche orné. Kopicki 8053; Haljak 878a. 5,75 g Patine foncée. Très Beau.'' (Livonia, city of Riga, period of independence, 1562-81, silver half mark of 1565. Obverse: a lion in a fortified gate supported by two lions, key below; reverse: arms of the city in an ornate cartouche. Nice patina, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Riga 1565 1/2 mark]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1877 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €1,900 (about US$2,573 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''MONACO, Honoré II (1604-1662), Billon demi-sol (1/6 pezzetta), 1648. Rosette initiale. D/ Ecu couronné. R/ Croix ornée, cantonnée de quatre fuseaux. Gad-9. 1,55 g Rare. Très Beau.'' (principality of [[Monaco]], Honorius II, 1604-62, billon half sol of 1648, with intial rosette. Obverse: crowned arms; reverse: ornate cross, cantonned with four fuses. Rare, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Monaco 1648 1/2 sol]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1887 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €220 (about US$298 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NORVEGE, Christian VII (1766-1808), AR 1/5 speciedaler, 1803IGM, Kongsberg. A.B.H. 43. Très Beau.'' (kingdom of [[Norway]], Christian VII, 1766-1808, silver one fifth speciedaler of 1803, Kongsberg mint. Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Norway 1803-IGM speciedaler]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1889 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €420 (about US$569 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NORVEGE, Oscar Ier (1844-1859), AR 1/2 speciedaler, 1850. A.B.H. 13. Petits coups sur la tranche. presque Très Beau.'' (kingdom of [[Norway]], Oscar I, 1844-59, silver half speciedaler of 1850. Small rim nicks, about Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Norway 1850 1/2 speciedaler]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1890 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NORVEGE, Oscar II (1872-1905), AR 2 kroner, 1878. A.B.H. 17. Très Beau.'' (kingdom of [[Norway]], Oscar II, 1872-1905, silver two kronor of 1878. Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Norway 1878 2 kroner]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1905 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €3,200 (about US$ including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NEDERLAND, GELDERLAND, Hertogdom, Philips II (1555-1592), AV gouden reaal, z.j. (1560-1561), Nijmegen. Zonder titel van koning van Engeland. Vz/ Gekroond bb. r. Kz/ Gekroond wapenschild met keten van het Gulden Vlies. G.H. 206-6b; Delm. 626; V.H. 261. Zeer zeldzaam Stempelbreuk op vz. en krasje aan de rand. Zeer Fraai à Prachtig.'' ([[Netherlands]], duchy of Gelderland, Philip II, 1555-92, undated golden real, circa 1560-61, Nijmegen mint. Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Gelderland (1560-61) 1/2 real d'or Fr-]]
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| − | This specimen was lot 1923 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €200 (about US$271 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NEDERLAND, OVERIJSSEL, Philips II (1555-1581), AR Bourgondische rijksdaalder, 1567. Vz/ Bourgondisch kruis. Kz/ Gekroond wapenschild, omringd door de keten van het Gulden Vlies. G.H. 240-17a; Delm. 96; V.H. 290. 29,24 g Barstjes. Zeer Fraai. Uit onze veiling 106, 11 september 2010, 957.'' ([[Netherlands]], province of Overijssel, Philip II, 1555-81. silver Burgundian rijksdaalder of 1567. Obverse: Burgundian cross; reverse: crowned arms, Order of the Golden Fleece around. Planchet cracks, Very Fine.)"</blockquote>
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| − | * [[Overijssel 1567 rijksdaalder Dav-8517]] one year type
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