German States (Brunswick-Lüneberg-Calenberg-Hannover): 1702 silver 24-mariengroschen, "Wildman" type

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    German States (Brunswick-Lüneberg-Calenberg-Hannover): 1702 silver 24-mariengroschen, "Wildman" type

    NGC AU55. Cert. #6342274-008. Numista-39913, Krause-Mishler 15.

    Ex-Atlas Numismatics, 26 April 2023. Inventory #1071397. Prior pedigree to the Wolff-Metternich collection (noted on slab label).

    These "Wildman" coins are very popular. The Wildman of myth and legend is sort of a European cousin to the Bigfoot creature in North America. I purchased a nice example of this type (also a 1702) at the 2023 FUN show in Orlando. That coin went "UNC details/cleaned" when submitted to NGC. So it was Mint State and had nice eye appeal, but I am particular about "details" grades. So I sold that coin and bought this very similar NGC AU55, with equal eye appeal and a straight grade (albeit a few points below MS).

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    lordmarcovan, Dec 21, 2025
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  3. BuffaloHunter

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    Great looking coin, Rob! I love these Wildman pieces. Dang you, @Chris B ! :D
     
    BuffaloHunter, Dec 21, 2025
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    Yeah, he really started the craze, didn't he. ;)
     
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    He sure hooked me good.
     
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  6. Joshua Lemons

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    A beauty!
     
    Joshua Lemons, Dec 22, 2025
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  7. Chris B

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    I should have kept quiet longer. Now you can't hardly buy one at a decent price. :cigar:
     
    Chris B, Dec 22, 2025
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