Those might be adjustment marks rather than scratches. Commonly found in some german states issues to ensure coin was within weight tolerance.
Fulda 1788 20 kreuzer. issued upon the death of the Prince-Bishop Heinrich VIII von Bibra. This was amongst the last coinage of Fulda before it...
Great talers, @robinjojo! I see why the Brillentaler is your favorite wildman. That is a wonderful piece.
Thank you @Orielensis ! I was wondering about the symbolism of the 3 stones - very interesting. I like your bracteates in particular.
This one has me excited - it is a new addition from this past weekend. The 1691 Halberstadt taler features a detailed St Stephan holding a Bible...
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...
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