Austria 1616 thaler Dav-3044

Sincona sale 57, lot 3146

This specimen was lot 3146 in Sincona sale 57 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 575 CHF (about US$684 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE - AUSTRIA, Matthias, (1608-)1612-1619. Taler 1616, Wien. NGC XF40. Feine Patina. (Holy Roman Empire, Matthias, 1612-19, thaler of 1616, Vienna mint. Extremely fine, Nice toning.)"

This type was struck 1615-16 and is slightly scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 196, Voglhuber 188/II, Dav-3044.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 57: World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.

Link to:

• Austria 1616-CO thaler Dav-3322, Hall mint
• 1616 thaler, Kuttenberg mint
• Bohemia 1616 2 thaler Dav-3062
• Coins and currency dated 1616
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