You beat me to it! This would be at the top of my list followed closely by a huge multiple taler such as this:...
I find the baroque style at the turn of the century (late 1600s/early 1700s) to be very attractive. The engravers of this period of time are often...
Marginally qualified for this thread? Spain - Gerona - 1808 [IMG] [IMG]
Wow - you delivered. That is a great piece and tough in that grade. I didn't realize the large size (mm) of those pieces.
Beautiful indeed.....only rivaled by the artistry of the Hamerani dynasty of engravers at the Papal States during the latter part of 1600s through...
The great thing about this hobby is the continually evolving path it leads you down. Many years ago (25+), I started with US pennies. I actually...
Since you are on the topic of Bishopric coinage, here is Bamberg bishopric medal I picked up in the fall. Struck in 1795 to commemorate the death...
Bamberg produced some wonderful designs during that time period. Very nice ducat you have there.
Out of curiosity, a poll to see how the average collector sells their world coins. All comments welcome.
Does "collectors copy" typically denote an official restrike or is it simply a counterfeit?
I reviewed the catalog for that sale at Kunker. Really extraordinary material. One reason I am drawn to the German States materials is the...
A one year issue to commemorate the empty bishop's seat (sede vacante) after the death of the Prince Bishop of Passau, Joseph Dominicus Franz...
Oh my - that is stunning. Keep sharing these ducats. Most of the designs are new to me since I focus mostly on crowns and medals.
My contribution is an early taler from the German State of Halberstadt in 1542. While not "early" with regards to the Christian church, it is...
Amazing piece. I love that cityview. The f.st grade looks conservative.
Very kind spirityoda! This is the result of a 12 year effort so far. I stumbled onto the german states sede vacante theme by accident and the...
1706 - Munster NGC EF-45 Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Biship Frederick Christian of Plettenberg. Classified as DAV-2465;...
1761 Munster Taler - DAV-2470. One year issue to commemorate death of Clemens August of Bavaria. [IMG] [IMG]
I bought it last May and sent it to NGC in late fall. It looks like it was used as the price guide image since it is the only one of the type...
I would suggest posting what you do know and let people help fill in the gaps and correct the information. At the least, provide your guess on...
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