These were purchased raw prior and at the NYINC. Results and images came in. 1748 FMK. Austria. Salzburg. Andreas Jakob von Dietrichstein (1747-1753) Taler. 43mm. 29.11gr. DAV-1245. Zöttl 2858. Probst-2217. Scarce issue, with a beautiful patina. As nice as they come. NGC MS-62 1741. Austrian States. Olmutz. Jakob Ernst von Liechtenstein (1738-1745) Taler. DAV-1228. Suchomel/Videman 908. The finest for the type. All come with plachet flaw at 11 O'clock. NGC MS-64 1717. Charles VI (1711-1740) Taler. DAV-1035. Lower Austria, Vienna Mint. NGC MS-64. 1868. Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph (1848-1916) Taler. 3rd German Shooting Festival. NGC MS-64 1756 IBH. GERMANY, Braunschweig-Calenberg-Hannover (Kurfürstentum und Herzogtum). Georg II. As King of Great Britain, 1727-1760. AR Taler (41mm, 29.45 g, 6h). Weisser Schawn (White Swan) Mine. Zellerfeld mint. Obv: Crowned coat-of-arms. Rev: Swan swimming left on lake; Wiesser Schawn (White Swan) mine in background. Smith 131; Welter 2568; Davenport 2097; KM 291. NGC MS-62 GERMANY, Passau (Bistum). Sede Vacante. 1762. AR Medal (44.5mm, 25.67 g, 12h). By J. C. Busch and J. L. Oexlein. Dated 1761 in Roman numerals. (rosette) MONETA CAPITULI REGNANTIS EXEMPTÆ ECCLESIÆ CATHEDRALIS PASSAVIENSIS, St. Stephan seated facing on ornate sella, wearing episcopal regalia; below, coat-of-arms in ornate frame; MDCCLXI in exergue / City view of Passau, seen in aerial perspective, with the rivers INN FLUS (Inn River), DONAU (Danube), and ILZ (Ilz) marked; PATAVIA below exergual line; fifteen crowned coats-of-arms around, star between upper two shields . Kellner 171; Zepernick 247. Lovely toning. NGC MS-62
Welcome to the neighborhood! If you get the chance, why don't you start a thread in the "Introductions" forum, and tell us about yourself and what you like to collect. Chris
Chris - done. Thanks for the warm welcome. I have had the pleasure of knowing Zohar for the past decade and the coins that he posts just continue to get better and better.
I stop by from time to time.. nice to have another specialized Taler enthusiast here. I propose you share some of the goodies.
That Shooting Championships one is sweet! I'd like to use this coin's image on a webpage that I am going to write on the 42 World Shooting Championships commemorative coins. May I, please?
Z, I always look forward to your posts, because they are filled with interesting, unusual (for me), and beautiful coins. This one is no exception.
Thanks for the kind words - I really appreciate it. The box just arrived from NGC which is always a relief. My biggest fear is the package being misplaced/stolen.
One day, my photography skills will produce something half this good. By the way, did you save the best for last? That one's my favorite of the bunch, very nice.
Thank you very much gentlemen. Sharing is a big part of the fun as otherwise this becomes a very lonely hobby!
The German States thaler with the swan on the reverse took my breath away... it is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing!