1636 Thaler D-5737 MS(PCGS#353293)
1636 Thaler D-5737 MS (PCGS#353293)
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- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 30213
- 等级
- MS63
- 价格
- 16,560
- 详细说明
- GERMANY. Brunswick-Luneburg: Luneburg (Celle). Taler, 1636-HS. Zellerfeld Mint. August "the Older" (as Bishop of Ratzenburg). PCGS MS-63. cf. Dav-B5738 (for arms side); KM-Unlisted; Welter-885. An EXTREMELY RAREexample of the Ratzenburg-related coinage for the Prince-Bishop, this specimen is seemingly unlisted in both Davenport and KM, though the former does list a similar arms side issued upon his death. On the type here, the wildman faces left, rather than right, which is a departure of the other wildmen with August's series. Perhaps on the present lot, a death commemorative was also intended, with the direction of the wildman being the opposite in order to convey the passing of the Prince-Bishop. Welter cites a single example (Fiala-6114), further indicating the RARITY of this choice, attractively toned specimen. Not surprisingly, incorrectly listed on the holder as Dav-5737. Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000. Provenance: From the Robert C. Knepper Collection. Includes ticket from Giessner Muenzhandling (Dieter Gorny). 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.