German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Metz - 1638 Taler
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GERMANY - TALERS Metz |
| Design Description: |
Bishopric |
| Item Description: |
Silver TALER 1638 METZ DAV-5583 DAV-5583 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 53 |
| Owner: |
worldcoinguy |
Owner Comments:
Obv: St. Stephen Rev: Metz coat of arms. While the bishopric (located in present day Lorraine France) dates to 4th century, the city itself predates the Roman conquest. Amongst final coinage of Metz before both city and bishopric lost minting rights in Peace of Westphalia at conclusion of Thirty Year War in 1648.
ex. - Goldberrg auction 44 lot 4326 (Feb 2008)
ex. - Goldberrg auction 140, lot 1120 (Jun 2024). Peh collection.