Eichstatt 1755-MNL 10 kreuzer
This specimen was lot 6861 in Künker eLive Auction 78 (Osnabrück, July 2023), where it sold for €750 (about US$863 including buyer's fees). The catalog description noted,
"EICHSTÄTT, BISTUM, Johann Anton II. von Freyberg, 1736-1757. 10 Kreuzer (1/12 Taler) 1755, Nürnberg. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. Prachtexemplar. Herrliche Patina, vorzüglich-Stempelglanz (Bishopric of Eichstatt, Johann Anton II of Freyberg, 1736-57. 10 kreuzer (Twelfth thaler) of 1755, Nuremberg mint. Very rare in this condition, magnificent specimen, superb patina, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"
Ruling Authorities
- Johann Anton II of Freyberg, prince-bishop from 1736-1757.
Obverse
- Obverse description: Crowned arms in baroque frame with sword and crosier crossed behind with mintmark in frame below, dividing value above as well as mint warden's initial and mint master's initial below.
- Obverse inscription: 10 KR: / M N L
- Obverse inscription unabridged: 10 KReuzer / Mann Nürnberg Laufe
- Obverse inscription translated: 10 Kreuzer / Mann Nuremberg Laufer
Reverse
- Reverse description: Five-line inscription with value above and date below inside wreath of palm branches.
- Reverse inscription: 120 / EINE / FEINE / MARCK / 1755
- Reverse inscription translated: 120 / In a / Fine / Mark / 1755
Edge
- Edge description: Engrailed.
Mintmarks
- N = Nuremberg
Mint Official Marks/Initials/Names
- M = Georg Michael Mann, mint warden at Nuremberg from 1746-1760.
- L = Carl Gotlieb Laufer, mint master at Nuremberg from 1746-1755.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: Silver, this specimen 3.85 g.
Catalog reference: Cahn 128, KM-69.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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