Heritage runs all their auctions from Dallas due to the pandemic. I assume the other US based houses are doing the same.
Just one example that had my jaw on the keyboard. Estimate $1500 (although 3x of that was probably a more realistic yet conservative number)....
World crowns were simply on fire today at Heritage. The Cape Coral collection contained many top population pieces that commanded a premium. I...
There are some awesome coins in this thread. One more featuring St Peter on the reverse (Osnabruck)[ATTACH]
St. Boniface (Fulda)[ATTACH] St Liborius (Paderborn) [ATTACH] St Kilian, St Kolonat, St Totnan (Wurzburg) [ATTACH]
I see (at least) six 5 talers, three 4 talers, and seven 3 talers. Several more 2T. Let's see what the images look like once they are catalogued.
I see well over a dozen opening for bidding on Mar 2. This auction will be spectacular for german states collectors.
@Chris B what a great addition to your collection and a touching tribute to Paul. Congrats on a huge start to 2021. I have always admired the...
@Chris B - it is the passion of collectors like yourself that make this place a destination to visit time after time. I do like the variety that...
Beautiful addition! The mining talers in general have some excellent artistry.
Beautiful piece @talerman ! I think you described the history of Magdeburg much more accurately; my attempt at being concise mischaracterized...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH]Excited about a new addition: 1589 Magdeburg taler struck during the seat of Joachim Fredrick, Administrator of Magdeburg...
Wow - an excellent addition! That issue has been on my wish list for many years. Interesting legend...... am curious if anybody can offer a...
The provenance on that coin is amazing.
I know the Harz pieces generally use the Katsouros for cataloging but I have never seen a copy of this source. I have one myself but I would be...
@robinjojo - Great Brunswick talers and the story to go along with them is just as good. I bet I would have loved to set foot in the Blackburn &...
@Chris B - great write up. I think we are both drawn to many of the same things in the German States numismatic realm. All are beautiful...
A stunning numismatic treasure! Massive is an understatement. I assume you were following the recent lot in Heritage in early August?...
A huge new addition arrived today; I've been admiring these multiple talers in books for many years. This particular issue was struck to...
@Trish - That is a very attractive testone! I have always liked that design of coins on the table.
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