Regensburg 1774-GCB thaler Dav-2624A
This specimen was lot 55740 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $168. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Regensburg. Taler, 1774-GCB. PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, EF Details." This convention thaler was issued in 1764 with several variations in the emperor's bust (Dav-2623, -2424 and -2424A, shown here). All are scarce. The solder marks on the reverse are classic signs of the previous presence of a brooch mount.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-2624A; KM-424.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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