Hungary 1741-KB thaler Dav-1125A

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Sincona sale 23, lot 3291

This specimen was lot 3291 in Sincona sale 23 (Zürich, May 2015), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$408 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"UNGARN, Maria Theresia, 1740-1780 Taler 1742. Kremnitz. Fast vorzüglich-vorzüglich. (kingdom of Hungary, Maria Theresia (1740-80), thaler of 1742, Kremnitz mint, extremely fine.)"

This type, struck 1741-44 in several varieties, is common. It is the first type struck for Maria Theresia, who succeeded Karl VI in 1740. Hungary stood by Maria Theresia during the War of the Austrian Succession, where Frederick the Great of Prussia invaded and annexed Silesia.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.77 g.

Catalog reference: Huszar 1667. Dav-1125A, KM-328.2.

Source:

  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2015.

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