Austria 1721 thaler Dav-1053
The first specimen was lot 3022 in Sincona sale 23 (Zürich, May 2015), where it sold for 225 CHF (about US$283 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RDR/ÖSTERREICH, Karl VI. 1711-1740 Taler 1721. Hall. Fast vorzüglich-vorzüglich. (Holy Roman Empire, Charles VI (1711-40), thaler of 1721, Hall mint, extremely fine.)"
The second specimen was lot 1523 in Jean Elsen sale 134 (Brussels, September 2017), where it sold for €370 (about US$522 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SAINT EMPIRE, Charles VI (1711-1740), AR Taler, 1721, Hall. D/ B. l., dr. et cuir. à d. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Très Beau à Superbe. (Holy Roman Empire, Charles VI, 1711-40, silver thaler of 1721, Hall mint. Obverse: laureate, draped and armored bust to right; reverse: imperial eagle displayed. Very fine to extremely fine.)"
The type was struck 1719-34, along with similar types from Vienna, Breslau and Graz.
Recorded mintage: 411,000.
Specification: 28.82 g, 0.875 fine silver, .810 troy oz ASW, the first specimen 28.75 g, the second specimen 28,38 g.
Catalog reference: Her. 340; Voglh. 259/II; M.T. 843, Dav-1053, KM 1594.
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- [1]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2015.
- [2]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 134, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2017.
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