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| − | This specimen was lot 1451 in Sincona sale 76 ( | + | This specimen was lot 1451 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$910 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA. Karl VI. 1711-1740. 15 Kreuzer 1737, Breslau. Fast FDC. NGC MS64. Prachtvolle Erhaltung.'' ([[Austria]], Charles VI, 1711-40, fifteen kreuzer of 1737, Breslau mint. About uncirculated, Magnificent condition.)"</blockquote> This type was struck for Charles VI at Breslau 1733-38. After his death in 1740, Frederick of Prussia invaded and occupied [[German States, Silesia|Silesia]], setting off the War of the Austrian Succession. Despite determined Austrian attacks, the Hapsburgs were never able to recover it. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but somewhat scarce. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown but somewhat scarce. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | * Michael, Thomas, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016. | ||
* 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. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection'', Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022. |
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| + | * [[Silesia 1736 15 kreuzer|1736 15 kreuzer]] | ||
* [[Silesia 1739 1/2 thaler|1739 half thaler]] | * [[Silesia 1739 1/2 thaler|1739 half thaler]] | ||
* [[Silesia 1739 thaler Dav-1098|1739 thaler]] | * [[Silesia 1739 thaler Dav-1098|1739 thaler]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:26, 30 July 2025
This specimen was lot 1451 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$910 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA. Karl VI. 1711-1740. 15 Kreuzer 1737, Breslau. Fast FDC. NGC MS64. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (Austria, Charles VI, 1711-40, fifteen kreuzer of 1737, Breslau mint. About uncirculated, Magnificent condition.)"
This type was struck for Charles VI at Breslau 1733-38. After his death in 1740, Frederick of Prussia invaded and occupied Silesia, setting off the War of the Austrian Succession. Despite determined Austrian attacks, the Hapsburgs were never able to recover it.
Recorded mintage: unknown but somewhat scarce.
Specification: silver, this specimen 6.39 g.
Catalog reference: KM 885, F.u.S. 917. Herinek 651.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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