nd(1751) Thaler D-2591 MS(PCGS#524078)

January 2023 NYINC World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

25074

等级

AU55

价格

72,036

详细说明

Rare Trade Issue Struck by the Royal Prussian Asiatic Society of Emden GERMANY. Prussia. Piaster, ND (1751/2)-ICM. Aurich Mint. Friedrich II "the Great". PCGS AU-55. Dav-2591; KM-Unlisted; Olding-368. Surpassed in the PCGS census by just two examples, this RAREtype presents enticingly toned surfaces with a deeper nature accentuating the devices. The level of wear is extremely minimal, with no problems of which to speak, save for a minor planchet issue on the head of the Friedrich. Furthering its appeal that much more is the iconography upon the reverse. Issued as a trade coin for use in the Far East, where silver was at a premium and where a profit of 22% could be expected given the disparity, this type (struck for just over two months between December 1751 and February 1752) features a wildman on one side and a rather stereotypical representation of a man in contemporary Chinese attire on the other. The company's abbreviation, KPACVE, is present between them, standing for Königlich-Prussian-Asian-Compagnie von Emden, or the Royal Prussian Asiatic Society of Emden. A great example with numerous collecting avenues of interest. Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000. Provenance: From the Robert C. Knepper Collection. To view all items from the Robert C. Knepper Collection click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.