Austria Archbishopric of SALZBURG Max Gandolph Graf von Kuenburg Reichstaler 1670 with countermark (1681) on rev. In 1681 it was decreed that all Guldiner and 1/2 Guldiner circulating in Salzburg, including Salzburg's own issues, should be counterstamped to guarantee their value, for a fee of 1 Kreuzer for Guldiner and 2 Pfennig for 1/2 Guldiner. Due to the fee, only a small number of coins were submitted and the order was repealed in 1682.
Inspired by @Chris B. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel “death taler” struck to commemorate Augustus II the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg. Distinctive obverse features a dying tree with a skull. Reverse in Latin: born (NATUS Apr 10, 1579), ruled (REXIT 36 years), died (OBIIT Sept 17, 1666), lived (VIXIT 87 years, 5 months, 7 days). Date is a chronogram in the reverse legend (MDCLXVI).
Another recent arrival: 1739 Mainz - Silver medal (44mm, 27.43g) by W. Schäffer. Issued to commemorate the anniversary of Johann Franz von Hoheneck as canon of Mainz. A canon is a member of the chapter of priests responsible for administering a cathedral; has legal responsibility for the cathedral and for electing the bishop. Chronogram date below St Martin. Rev: 7 lines in Latin: "Jubilee priest 1 year, dean 2 years, capitular 23 years, age 54, holder of canonship 45 years". Classified as Prince Alexander 835, Walther 714, Heerdt 688.
2 wins from last weeks CNG sale. Both the pictures and descriptions are from CNG. GERMANY, Mansfeld-vorderort Eisleben line. Johann Georg I, Peter Ernst, and Christoph II. 1558-1579. AR Taler (42mm, 28.23 g, 7h). Dated (15)60. St. George on horseback right, spearing dragon to lower right / Two coats-of-arms surmounted by two elaborately crested helmets. Davenport 9481. Lightly toned, edge marks. VF. GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertine line (Electorate). Johann Georg I. 1611-1656. AR Taler (45mm, 28.93 g, 7h). Dresden mint; mm: acorn. Dated 1656 CR. Armored half-length bust right, holding sword over right shoulder and crested helmet in left hand / Coat-of-arms surmounted by eight elaborately crested helmets. Clauss & Kahnt 170; Schnee 892; KM 425; Davenport 7612. Toned, traces of mount. Good VF.
Germany BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL Friedrich Ulrich Reichstaler 1634 42 mm 28.64 g Zellerfeld mint Struck from silver from St. Jacob Mine in Lautental. St. Jacob/St. James is the patron saint of pilgrims. Rev.:.VT.CONCHAS. AVGE. NOSTRA. METALLA. DEV_S (may God increase our metals like shells) crossed keys (mm). St. Jacob (with his head dividing H S ( = Henning Schlueter, mm, 1626-72) walking half-left on the waves with hat,staff and book, dividing 1 6 3 4 & .S. IACOB, in background hills with mine winch, breaking out of circle
I’ve been collecting the 25g coins of the Latin Monetary Union (1865 - WWI). Some countries are tough in uncleaned conditions. The other are crowns of the Bonaparte family as rulers in Europe. I’m just missing Joseph ‘Napoleon’ as king of Naples in EF to AU.
Ruler/King: Louis XIV Value/Denomination: Ecu (A French Crown) Type/Variety: 1646-1659 (Ecu a la Meche Longue) “Long Wick” Variety. References: GAD, # 202 pg. 162, Ciani # 1849 pg. 80, DAV-3799, KM#: 155.5, Duplessy 1469 Mint: (F) Angers (France) Mintage: 12,067 NGC Population: Two 1647-F examples. This top pop., and a VF (details) example PCGS Population: N/A PCGS Categorization: (FRANCE / LES MONNAIES ROYALES / LOUIS XIV / ECU D'ARGENT / A LA MÈCHE LONGUE) Sources: NGC, PCGS, Numista (Refers to Duplessy, Les Monnaies Françaises Royales), Heritage Auctions, Charlton Standard Catalog C.C., Monnaies Royales Francaises (GAD), Monnaies Royales Francaises (CIANI) Couldn’t be happier w/ this circulated example. An attractive patina has developed which the photo doesn't capture. Pictured w/ an uncut 1928 Ciani reference and Gadoury’s 2018 work, which is a joy to look at.
2 new ones 1612 Saxe-Altenburg-Gotha Thaler Sachsen-Coburg und Eisenach 1573-1638 Johann Casimir und Johann Ernst 1572-1633 Diameter: 40mm Weight: 29g KOR 152 Schnee 186 Grasser 112 Davenport 7427 Seltenes und prachtvolles ca. 1640-1652 Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel Thaler GERMANY. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Taler, ND (ca. 1640-52). Zellerfeld Mint. Augustus II. Diameter: 41mm Weight: 28.8g Dav-6362; KM-447.1. "Travel Taler" or "Ship Thaler" issue. While the exact reason for the striking of this type is unknown, there are a few hypotheses which have been accepted as plausible. The first, and most likely scenario, is that the Duke (August II) had this issue struck to commemorate his travels, which took him to locations such as Italy, Malta and England. Secondarily, some suggest that this issue may in fact be a death issue, struck upon his passing in 1666; the departing ship suggesting the Duke's final journey to the "other shore". While rather romantic, the first scenario seems far more likely.
Germany Archbishopric of BREMEN Heinrich III von Lauenburg Taler (32 Schilling) 1584 42 mm 28.64 g Buxtehude mint
1617 Erfurt taler; DAV-5262, KM 19.1. Obverse features wild man and wild woman holding the Erfurt coat of arms. Reverse edge inscription: DATE CAESARIS CAESARI ET QUAE DEI DEO (Matthew 22:21 – Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's). Interesting to note that Martin Luther studied in Erfurt in 1501 and was ordained as a priest in the Erfurt Cathedral. Although he moved to Wittenberg in 1511, Erfurt was an early adopter of the Protestant Reformation as early as 1521.
1795 Fulda taler (DAV-2265A). One of the final issues from the bishopric before it was dissolved by Napoleon in 1802.
Thanks for reviving this thread @wcg I'm sure I have purchased other items since July that could have been posted here. This one currently is on the way. 1796 Malta 2 Scudi
I recall having a Joseph Napoleon 8 R? ca. 1812 or sometime. It's strictly unc tho. I'll look for a photo.