Holy Roman Empire - House of Habsburg Talers
Archduke Sigismund of Austria (1446-1490) 1/2 Guldiner

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1484. Austria. Holy Roman Empire. Archduke Sigismund (1446-1490) 1/2 Guldiner. The first large silver issue of the Hall mint. Levinson-IV-45a; Frey-261; Schulten-4425. Moeser & Dworachak 67; Moser & Tursky-60. Obv: Crowned, draped, and armored bust. Rev: Armored knight on horse. The single second finest certified on either the NGC or PCGS population reports, only one finer in PCGS AU-55. Beautifully preserved and attractive, this early dated issue boasts boldly struck devices with remaining underlying luster in the protected areas. This gently handled example offers lovely rich slate patina with hints of iridescence in the crevasses lending to its originality and pleasing appearance. Very rare in this high state of preservation. PCGS AU-53.

Provenance: The Greyhound Collection.