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The 1590 is choice for the type. The 1857 I felt was ever better in grade and PL in hand. Will need to get a better image.

1590-KB. Hungary. Rudolf II Taler. NGC MS-63



1857-A. Austria. Franz Joseph Taler. NGC MS-65

 

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Thanks for sharing these amazing examples.
What do you think is the reason for the MS-65 grade? NGC obviously thought so for some reason...

And why the title "Vereinsthaler"?

 

The Rudolf II taler is an excellent piece Zohar.

 

I think Rudy rocks!

Chris

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vereinsthaler

I may send in for reconsideration on next submission. I have seen many of these common circulated Thalers, yet never this choice.

European auction house agreed with my assessment and NGC was perhaps a tad conservative. As always, the slab doesn't drive the purchase as the coin speaks for itself.

 

i love the rudolf iii thaler!

 

I totally agree => that Rudy is a very sweet example!!

... man, the double-headed eagle is a great reverse (it is very cool that the reverse is similar on both of your examples => 267 years apart)

two winners

 

nice coins!!!!