Nurnberg 1762-SS IMF thaler Dav-2486
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This specimen was lot 935 in Sincona sale 11 (Zürich, May 2013), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$248 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Nürnberg, Stadt Konventionstaler 1762. Lege vindice Prägung. Winz. Schrötlingsf. Fast vorzüglich. (City of Nuremberg, convention thaler of 1762, choice extremely fine.)"
This type, struck 1760-63, is actually scarcer than many single year issues. The obverse features emperor Francis I, husband of Maria Theresia of Austria.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.833 fine silver, this specimen 28.05 g.
Catalog reference: Dav-2486; KM 333.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Davenport, John S., German Talers, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1965.
- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Auction 11, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2013.
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