Saxony 1663-CR 2 thaler Dav-LS404

Heritage sale 3076, lot 31532

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.

Source:

• 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.
• Gernot Schnee, Sächsiche Taler, 1500-1800, Frankfurt Am Main, P. N. Schulten, 1982.
• ^[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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