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This specimen was lot 416 in Künker Auction 359 (Osnabrück, Germany, January 2022), where it sold for €50,400 (about US$59,000 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ANHALT. ANHALT-ZERBST, FÜRSTENTUM. Friedrich August, 1747-1798. Konv.-Taler 1767, Zerbst. Von größter Seltenheit. 2. bekannte Exemplar. Feine Patina, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Slg. Falley, Lagerliste Robert Ball Nachf. 37, Berlin 1936, Nr. 253; der Auktion Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 281, Frankfurt/Main 1973, Nr. 247; der Auktion Schweizerischer Bankverein 13, Basel 1984, Nr. 128; der Slg. Blank, Auktion Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 357, Frankfurt/Main 1998, Nr. 2985.'' (ANHALT. ANHALT-ZERBST, PRINCIPALITY. Friedrich August, 1747–1798. Convention Taler of 1767, Zerbst mint. Of the utmost rarity. The second known specimen to exist. Fine patina; extremely fine. Ex collection Falley (Robert Ball Nachf. Stock List 37, Berlin 1936, No. 253); ex auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 281, Frankfurt/Main 1973, No. 247; ex auction Schweizerischer Bankverein 13, Basel 1984, No. 128; ex collection Blank (auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 357, Frankfurt/Main 1998, No. 2985.)"</blockquote> | This specimen was lot 416 in Künker Auction 359 (Osnabrück, Germany, January 2022), where it sold for €50,400 (about US$59,000 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''ANHALT. ANHALT-ZERBST, FÜRSTENTUM. Friedrich August, 1747-1798. Konv.-Taler 1767, Zerbst. Von größter Seltenheit. 2. bekannte Exemplar. Feine Patina, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Slg. Falley, Lagerliste Robert Ball Nachf. 37, Berlin 1936, Nr. 253; der Auktion Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 281, Frankfurt/Main 1973, Nr. 247; der Auktion Schweizerischer Bankverein 13, Basel 1984, Nr. 128; der Slg. Blank, Auktion Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 357, Frankfurt/Main 1998, Nr. 2985.'' (ANHALT. ANHALT-ZERBST, PRINCIPALITY. Friedrich August, 1747–1798. Convention Taler of 1767, Zerbst mint. Of the utmost rarity. The second known specimen to exist. Fine patina; extremely fine. Ex collection Falley (Robert Ball Nachf. Stock List 37, Berlin 1936, No. 253); ex auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 281, Frankfurt/Main 1973, No. 247; ex auction Schweizerischer Bankverein 13, Basel 1984, No. 128; ex collection Blank (auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 357, Frankfurt/Main 1998, No. 2985.)"</blockquote> | ||
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| + | *Freiderich August, prince from 1747-1793. | ||
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| + | *Obverse description: Bust facing right with titles around. | ||
| + | *Obverse inscription: D•G•FRID•AUGUST•P•ANHALT•D•S•A•&•W•C•A•D•S•B•I•& K• | ||
| + | *Obverse inscription unabridged: Dei Gratia Fridericus Augustus Princeps Anhaltinus Dux Saxoniae Angariae et Westphaliae Comes Ascaniae Dominus Servestae Bernburgii Jeverae et Kniphusii | ||
| + | *Obverse inscription translated: By the grace of God, Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt, Duke of Saxony, Angria and Westphalia, Count of Aschersleben, Lord of Zerbst, Bernburg, Jever and Knyphaus. | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 31 May 2026
This specimen was lot 416 in Künker Auction 359 (Osnabrück, Germany, January 2022), where it sold for €50,400 (about US$59,000 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"ANHALT. ANHALT-ZERBST, FÜRSTENTUM. Friedrich August, 1747-1798. Konv.-Taler 1767, Zerbst. Von größter Seltenheit. 2. bekannte Exemplar. Feine Patina, vorzüglich. Exemplar der Slg. Falley, Lagerliste Robert Ball Nachf. 37, Berlin 1936, Nr. 253; der Auktion Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 281, Frankfurt/Main 1973, Nr. 247; der Auktion Schweizerischer Bankverein 13, Basel 1984, Nr. 128; der Slg. Blank, Auktion Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 357, Frankfurt/Main 1998, Nr. 2985. (ANHALT. ANHALT-ZERBST, PRINCIPALITY. Friedrich August, 1747–1798. Convention Taler of 1767, Zerbst mint. Of the utmost rarity. The second known specimen to exist. Fine patina; extremely fine. Ex collection Falley (Robert Ball Nachf. Stock List 37, Berlin 1936, No. 253); ex auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 281, Frankfurt/Main 1973, No. 247; ex auction Schweizerischer Bankverein 13, Basel 1984, No. 128; ex collection Blank (auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 357, Frankfurt/Main 1998, No. 2985.)"
Ruling Authorities
- Freiderich August, prince from 1747-1793.
Obverse
- Obverse description: Bust facing right with titles around.
- Obverse inscription: D•G•FRID•AUGUST•P•ANHALT•D•S•A•&•W•C•A•D•S•B•I•& K•
- Obverse inscription unabridged: Dei Gratia Fridericus Augustus Princeps Anhaltinus Dux Saxoniae Angariae et Westphaliae Comes Ascaniae Dominus Servestae Bernburgii Jeverae et Kniphusii
- Obverse inscription translated: By the grace of God, Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt, Duke of Saxony, Angria and Westphalia, Count of Aschersleben, Lord of Zerbst, Bernburg, Jever and Knyphaus.