| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1693 Taler |
German States Bamberg
|
TALER 1693 GFN Zepernick 63 DAV-5064
|
PCGS XF 45
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Marquard Sebastian von Schenk von Stauffenberg , who was the Prince Bishop of Bamberg (1683-1693). Classified as DAV-5064; Zepernick 63. Scarce issue; one of 3 total graded at NGC and PCGS.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1696 4 Kreuzer |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS Bamberg
|
Silver 4K 1696 GFN BAMBERG
|
NGC MS 64
|
A sharp 4 kreuzer issued by the bishopric of Bamberg in 1694 under Lothar Franz von Schönborn-Buchheim (1693-1729). The bishop was also the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz from 1694 to 1729. In 1707 he was instrumental in the conversion of the Protestant Elizabeth Christina of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel to Catholicism. In 1711 he ensured the election of Charles VI of Austria as the Holy Roman Emperor, and crowned him in Frankfurt Cathedral. The 1729 Mainz 1/8 taler in this collection commemorates his death.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1729 3 Kreuzer (groschen) |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS Bamberg
|
Silver 3K 1729 BAMBERG KM#98, Krug 379, Slg. Pick 637, Helm. 651
|
NGC MS 64
|
3 Kreuzer (groschen) issued upon the death of Lothar Franz von Schönborn-Buchheim (1655-1729), the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz and the Bishop of Bamberg. Known for his support of baroque architecture, most notably with the commissioning of the Schloss Weissenstein palace in Pommersfelden, Bavaria. Also known as sterbegroschen (“death groschen”). Classified as KM#98, Krug 379, Slg. Pick 637, Helm. 651.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1746 Medal (Zepernick 65) |
German States Bamberg
|
Silver SILVER 1746-DATED GERMANY ERLANGER-2415 BAMBERG ST.GEORGE & DRAGON Zepernick 65, Slg Erlanger 2415, Heller 363
|
NGC MS 63
|
Designed by PP Werner. The medal commemorates the death of Friedrich Karl von Schönborn, who was the Bishop of Bamberg and Würzburg (1729-46).
Obv: St. George riding with the sword to the left and fighting with the dragon. Rev: Emperor Heinrich II. Riding to the right, next to the Cathedral of Bamberg, above two angels with the chapter coat of arms.
Classified as Zepernick 65, Slg Erlanger 2415, Heller 363. 38.5 mm. Edge lettering. Lines at 4:00 and 8:00 on obverse and near back hoof on reverse are metal flow lines.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1746 Medal (Zepernick 350) |
GERMANY - STATES - 1601-1800 Bamberg
|
AR 1746 GERMANY BAMBERG CATHOLIC BISHOP MEMORIAL Zepernick 350
|
NGC AU 55
|
Sede vacante medal issued to commemorate the death of the bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn, who was also the bishop of Wurzburg. Classified as Zepernick 350. The medal is 53.6 mm in size.
ex: Kuenker spring 2008 auction (136-139). Lot 7119.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1753 3 Kreuzer (groschen) |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS Bamberg
|
Silver 3K 1753 BAMBERG KM#118, Krug 407, Heller 369
|
NGC MS 64
|
3 Kreuzer (groschen) issued upon the death of Johann Philipp Anton von Franckenstein (1695-1753), the Vicar-General of Mainz from 1743, and the ruling Prince-bishop of Bamberg from 1746. Also known as sterbegroschen (“death groschen”). Classified as KM#118, Krug 407, Heller 369.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1753 Medal (Zepernick 66) |
GERMAN MEDALS Bamberg
|
Silver SILVER 1753-DATED ZEPERNICK-66 BAMBERG SEDE VACANTE
|
NGC MS 64
|
A truly exquisite Sede Vacante medal struck after the death of the Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp Anton von Franckenstein. Heavily influenced by the design of the Late Baroque period, the incredibly ornate obverse design features crowned double-headed eagle with sword and orb in its claws, the coats of arms of the ten older canons on the outstretched wings, banner below. The reverse features an eagle on a pyramid-shaped pedestal with a monastery coat of arms, with Emperor Heinrich II right and Empress Cunigunda left. The coats of arms of the ten younger canons are attached to the edge of the pedestal. Designed by P.P. Warner. Classification: Zepernick 66, Heller 370. Taler size and weight (44.12 mm; 32.77 g).
ex - Kuenker auction 350, lot 783.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1753 Medal (Zepernick 67) |
GERMAN MEDALS Bamberg
|
Silver SILVER 1753-DATED ERLANGER-2287 BAMBERG CATHEDRAL
|
NGC MS 63
|
Struck to commemorate the empty seat after the death of Johann Philipp Anton von Franckenstein, Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1746-1753. Obv features St. George killing the dragon with the lance. Reverse features Emperor Heinrich II on horseback with Bamberg cathedral behind. Designed by J. L. Oexlein. Classification: Zepernick 67, Heller 371. 38.32 mm; 21.63 g.
ex - Kuenker auction 350, lot 784.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1779 3 Kreuzer (groschen) |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS Bamberg
|
Silver 3K 1779 BAMBERG KM#134, Krug 422, Helms 828, Slg. Piloty 1276, Heller 398
|
NGC MS 63
|
3 Kreuzer (groschen) issued upon the death of Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim (1708-1779), Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1755 to 1779 and Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1757 to 1779. Also known as sterbegroschen (“death groschen”). Classified as KM#134, Krug 422, Helmschrott 828, Slg. Piloty 1276, Heller 398, Kellner 63
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1795 3 Kreuzer (groschen) |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS Bamberg
|
Silver 3K 1795 BAMBERG DEATH OF FRANZ LUDWIG KM#144, Krug 428, Slg. Piloty 1331, Heller 540
|
NGC MS 64
|
3 Kreuzer (groschen) issued upon the death of Franz Ludwig von Erthal (1730-1795), the prince-bishop of Würzburg and Bamberg from 1779 until his death in 1795. Also known as sterbegroschen (“death groschen”). Classified as KM#144, Krug 428, Slg. Piloty 1331, Heller 540
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1795 Medal (Zepenick 72) |
German States Bamberg
|
Silver SILVER 1795-DATED GERMANY ERLANGER-2436 BAMBERG SEDE VACANTE Zepernick 72, Slg Erlanger 2436, Heller 565
|
NGC MS 63
|
Medal commemorating the empty seat upon the death of Franz Ludwig Freiherr von Erthal (1730-1795). Design by J P Werner. Obv: Emperor Heinrich II with scepter. Rev: Empress Cunigunda standing in front of Bamberg cathedral. Classified as Zepernick 72, Slg Erlanger 2436, Heller 565. 38mm.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1795 Medal (Zepernick 71) |
German States Bamberg
|
Silver SILVER 1795 GERMANY BAMBERG ERLANGER-2435 SEDE VACANTE Erlanger 2435, Zepernick 71 (43.75g)
|
NGC AU 58
|
Medal struck to commemorate the empty seat upon the death of Franz Ludwig Freiherr von Erthal (1730-1795). As the prince-bishop of Würzburg and Bamberg from 1779 to 1795, he was a champion of education and laid the foundation for early social welfare. Zepernick 71; Erlanger 2435; Heller 564. 48mm. 43.77 g. Medal designed by P. P. Werner.
S. Heinrich seated facing on throne, holding scepter and orb. Rev: Heinrich and Kunigunde standing left and right, respectively, heads facing one another, around altar bearing bishop’s regalia and coat-of-arms; rayed Eye of Providence above.
ex. CNG 99, Lot: 1172 (May 2015)
|
|
|
View Coin
| Bamberg - 1800 20 Kreuzer |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS
|
Silver 20K 1800 BAMBERG Krug 431, Heller 566, KM #140
|
NGC MS 64
|
Issued under the rule of Christoph Franz von Buseck (1795-1802). Last ruler before the bishopric was secularized in 1801 and annexed to Bavaria in 1802. The 20 kreuzer is also recognized as a 1/6 Konventionstaler or a ¼ taler. Classified as Krug 431, Heller 566, KM #140. 1 year issue
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brixen - 1747 Medal |
Austrian States Brixen
|
Silver 1747 Mont-2749, Zepernick 75
|
PCGS AU 50
|
1747 sede vacante medal from Prince-Bishopric of Brixen.
43.5 gm, 53 mm, Zepernick 75, Montenuovo 2749
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brixen - 1779 Medal |
Austrian States Brixen 1779
|
Silver 1779 Zepernick 76
|
PCGS AU 53
|
Sede Vacante (1778-1779) 2 Taler Medal (49mm, 43.63 g, 12h). Five lines across field; fifteen coats-of-arms around; six-rayed star between top two shields, Tyrolean eagle facing, head left, with wings displayed; crozier right horizontally across breast. Zepernick 76; Montenuovo 2750.
ex: Heritage, auction 3049, Sept 2016, lot 32497
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brixen - 1791 Medal |
Austrian States Brixen 1791
|
Silver 1791 Zepernick 77
|
PCGS MS 62
|
Scarce sede vacante medal from 1791. Design by J.J. Neuss d. Ä. Adler. Struck upon the death of Bishop Joseph Philipp. 50.64 mm; 39.86 g. Zepernick 77.
ex: Heritage, auction 3049, Sept 2016, lot 32498
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brunswick - 1599 Taler |
GERMANY - TO 1600 Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
|
Silver TALER 1599 BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL D-9093 DAV-9093
|
NGC XF 40
|
The Mückentaler ("Mosquito Thaler"), which is also called the Wespentaler ("Wasp Thaler"), was issued by Duke Heinrich Julius as a subtle commentary on his conflict with some noble families (Steinberg, Stockheim, etc.). He issued a few talers in the late 1590s that mocked these families. This particular piece shows a lion, representing the Duke, who is attacked by ten mosquitos (the noble families). The eagle above symbolizes the Emperor who protects and helps the lion/duke. The allusions made on these pieces were by and large understood by the locals at the time.
ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg auction 22 (Oct 2009) - lot 1392
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brunswick - 1664 2T |
GERMANY - TALERS Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle
|
2T 1664 LW BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG-CELLE DAV-LS189 D-LS189
|
PCGS AU 58
|
Brunswick-Lüneburg. Christian Ludwig (1648-1665). Silver 2 Taler, 1664-LW. Obv: Hand in clouds holding wreath above leaping horse above mining scene. Rev: In center a crowned monogram CL within wreath, surrounded by fourteen shields, legend and date. Broad planchet (63 mm) with 2T stamp on reverse. Classified as Dav LS189; KM 252.5. Sharp detail and attractive toning.
ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg - Jan 2020 - Auction #114 - lot 1122
ex - Craig Whitford - April 1993 - NDB Bank Auction III - Lot 5738
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brunswick - 1666 2T |
GERMANY - TALERS Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
|
Silver 2T 1666 IPE IPE BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL DAV-LS87c NO VALUE DAV-LS87c, Welter 785 (56.65g) Preussag Coll.
|
NGC AU 55
|
Double weight (56.69g) taler struck to commemorate the 88th birthday of August II. Attributed to the Zellerfeld mint. Dav-LS87c, Welter-785, 66mm. Minted a few years after the death of Augustus the Younger. Taler mint mark of Julius Philipp Eisendraht, who worked under Rudolph August in Zellerfeld from 1672 to 1675. Pedigreed to the Preussag collection (lot 86).
ex: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 375, Sept 29 2022, lot 2344
London Coin Galleries - Künker Auction 1, Oct 30 2015, lot 86
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brunswick - 1666 4T |
GERMANY - TALERS Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
|
Silver 4T 1666 HS BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL DAV-LS84 STAMPED '4' DAV-LS84 (116.30g)
|
NGC AU 53
|
Massive multiple taler struck to commemorate the 88th birthday of August II. Attributed to the Zellerfeld mint. KM488, Dav-LS84, Welter-781A, 87mm, 116.30gm. With the denomination "4" stamped at the base of the reverse.
The earliest “multiple thalers” were issued beginning in 1574 by Duke and Prince Julius of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The success of the silver mining in the Harz Mountains led to plan to create a permanent reserve fund for the defense of the duchy. Subjects who owned property were forced to purchase one of his new multiple talers struck in a range of denominations from 1 ¼ to 16 thalers. Subjects purchased issues based upon their wealth and they were required to turn them in when requested by the Duke in exchange for debased currency, thus creating an instant source of good silver coinage whenever needed. These large talers, known as “juliusloeser” (Julius Redeemers) or “loeser,” have been popular among collectors since the 18th century. There may have been an element of pride in owning them, since they were a physical sign of the owners’ wealth and artistically beautiful. Collectors were willing to pay up to five times the face value for these coins in the early eighteenth century, not long after they had outlived their original purpose.
ex: Heritage Auctions, Aug 5 2020, lot 30134, from the Amsterdam Collection
|
|
|
View Coin
| Brunswick - 1666 Death Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel
|
TALER 1666 BRUNSWICK-WOLFENBUTTEL DAV-6376 AUGUST Welter 824, DAV-6376
|
NGC AU 58
|
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel “death taler” struck to commemorate Augustus II the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg. Distinctive obverse features a dying tree with a skull. Reverse in Latin: born (NATUS Apr 10, 1579), ruled (REXIT 36 years), died (OBIIT Sept 17, 1666), lived (VIXIT 87 years, 5 months, 7 days). Date is a chronogram in the reverse legend (MDCLXVI). Stuck in Zellerfeld mint, Classified as Welter 824, DAV-6376. Broad planchet strike (48 mm).
ex - WAG auction 130, lot 851 (May 2022)
|
|
|
View Coin
| Cologne - 1371-1414 Goldgulden |
GERMANY - TO 1600 Cologne
|
Gold 1GG (1371-1414) COLOGNE FR-791 FR-791
|
NGC AU 55
|
Cologne (Koln) goldgulden, ND (1371-1414). Bonn Mint. Friedrich III von Saarwerden. Obverse: John the Baptist standing facing, raising right hand in benediction and holding scepter in left; Reverse: Coat-of-arms.
Ex - Stacks NYINC Jan 2023, lot 41456. Provenance to the Augustana Collection
|
|
|
View Coin
| Cologne - 1688 Taler |
GERMANY - STATES - 1801-1873 Cologne
|
TALER 1688 GERMANY COLOGNE DAV-5153 DAV-5153
|
NGC F
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of the bishop Maximilian Henry of Bavaria in 1688. The reverse of the taler features a nativity scene with the adoration of Christ. The symbolism is a reference back to the Cologne cathedral, which was built to house the relics of the three wise men. Classified as DAV-5153; Zepernick 32. Scarce issue; one of only 2 pieces graded at PCGS and NGC.
ex: Kuenker auction, March 2008, Lot 7144
|
|
|
View Coin
| Cologne - 1761 1/8 Taler |
GERMANY - FRAC. TALERS Cologne 1761
|
Silver 1/8T 1761 COLOGNE
|
NGC XF Details
|
Scarce sede vacante 1/8 taler issued to commemorate the death of Clemens August of Bavaria, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne (1723–1761). Classified as Zepernick 44.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Cologne - 1761 1/4 Taler |
GERMANY - FRAC. TALERS Cologne 1761
|
1/4T 1761 COLOGNE
|
NGC VF 30
|
Scarce sede vacante 1/4 taler issued to commemorate the death of Clemens August of Bavaria, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne (1723–1761). Classified as Zepernick 43.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Cologne - 1761 Taler (AU-55) |
GERMANY - TALERS Cologne 1761
|
Silver TALER 1761 COLOGNE DAV-2176 SEDE VACANTE DAV-2176
|
NGC AU 55
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Clemens August of Bavaria, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne (1723–1761). Classified as DAV-2176; Zepernick 41. Very scarce; one of 3 graded at PCGS/NGC.
ex: Heritage April 2018 lot 30864
|
|
|
View Coin
| Corvey - 1723 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Corvey
|
Silver TALER 1723 CORVEY DAV-2199 KM137, DAV-2199
|
NGC XF 40
|
Scarce taler from Abbey of Corvey dated MDCCXXIII (1723). Struck during seat of Karl von Blittersdorf (1722-1737). The abbey dates to the early 9th century near the time that bishoprics Hildesheim, Halberstadt, and Paderborn were established. Corvey’s first abbot, Adalard of Corbie, was a cousin of Charlemagne. The abbey was granted the right to mint coins on June 1, 833. Remains of St Vitus were gifted to the young abbey in 836 from abbey of St Denis near Paris. Obv: Ornate shield of 4-fold arms, crossed sword and crozier, and 3 helmets with mitre above. Rev: Standing St. Vitus with palm branch, book and bird. Brunswick mint, KM137, DAV-2199.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Eichstatt - 1757 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Eichstatt
|
TALER 1757 MF EICHSTATT DAV-2208 SEDE VACANTE DAV-2208
|
NGC MS 63
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Johann Anton II von Freinerg-Hopferau (1736-1757). The taler is classified as DAV-2208; Zepernick 78.
ex: Stacks, May 2010
|
|
|
View Coin
| Eichstatt - 1781 Taler |
GERMANY - STATES - 1601-1800 Eichstatt
|
TALER 1781 KR/OE GERMANY EICHSTATT DAV-2210 DAV-2210
|
NGC MS 61
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Raymund Anton Graf von Strasoldo who ruled from 1757 to 1781. Classified as DAV-2210; Zepernick 79.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Eichstatt - 1790 2 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Eichstatt
|
2T 1790 W Zepernick 80 EICHSTATT DAV-2212 SEDE VACANTE DAV-2212
|
NGC MS 62
|
Double taler issued by the cathedral chapter of the prince-bishopric of Eichstätt after the death of prince-bishop Johann Anton von Zehmen in 1790. The canons of the cathedral chapter ruled the bishopric during the interregnum ('sede vacante') between the death of the bishop and their election of a successor. The names of the 15 aristocratic canons are displayed on the tree. Classified as Zepernick 80.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Erfurt - 1617 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Erfurt
|
Silver TALER 1617 AW AW (Asmus Wagner) ERFURT DAV-5262 DAV-5262, KM 19.1
|
NGC AU 58
|
1617 Erfurt taler; featuring wild man and wild woman holding the Erfurt coat of arms with dame above, which shares the “wheel” design elements with the Mainz coat of arms. Struck by mint master AW (Asmus Wagner).
Included in the set for several reasons:
1 – Erfurt (“Erphesfurt”) was originally one of 3 dioceses established by Saint Boniface in 742 (along with Wurzburg and Bamberg). After 755, considered to be a branch bishopric of Mainz until it gained independence in 1200s. One of largest cities in Germany in early 1500s before slow decline in 1600s; lost independence and brought back under electorate of Mainz in 1664.
2 – Reverse edge inscription: DATE CAESARIS CAESARI ET QUAE DEI DEO (Matthew 22:21 – Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's).
3 – Martin Luther studied in Erfurt in 1501 and was ordained as a priest in the Erfurt Cathedral. Although he moved to Wittenberg in 1511, Erfurt was an early adopter of the Protestant Reformation as early as 1521.
Note: several varieties of 1617 exist. KM16.3 is the famed variety with the alchemist signs on either side of the reverse coat of arms (sulphur of the alchemists & mercury). Numismatic writers have debated the meaning of these symbols for centuries, which some believing they are merely marks of mint master Weismantel.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Frankfurt - 1717 1/8 Taler |
GERMANY - FRAC. TALERS Frankfurt
|
Silver 1/8T 1717 IIF FRANKFURT AM MAIN KM180, Joseph/Fellner-698, Slg Whiting?172
|
NGC AU 58
|
1717-IIF Frankfurt (Free City) 1/8 Taler. Struck to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Reformation. Classified as KM180, Joseph/Fellner-698, Slg Whiting 172, 25mm diameter. Darker specks on surfaces referred to as haymarks by auction house as a result of alloy imperfections in planchet. Other 1717 commemorative denominations include 1/2 taler, 1 taler, and 1 ducat.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Freising - 1709 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Freising
|
Silver TALER 1709 FREISING DAV-2247 Dav-2247, Forster-954, KM15
|
NGC AU 58
|
Scarce one year type 1709 Freising taler during seat of Johann Franz Eckner von Kapfing und Lichtenec (1649-1727). One of 3 talers issued from this bishopric. Augsburg mint, KM15, Dav-2247, Forster-954.
ex - Kunker 375 (Sept 2022); lot 2414
ex - Heritage Auctions 3091 (May 7, 2021); lot 32458
|
|
|
View Coin
| Freising - 1763 Medal |
GERMANY - STATES - 1801-1873 Freising
|
AR 1763 GERMANY FREISING CORBINIANUS & SIGISMUNDUS Zepernick 84
|
NGC AU 58
|
Sede vacante medal issued to commemorate the death of Johann Theodor, duke of Bavaria (1727-1763). The medal is 44mm in size. Classified as Zepernick 84 / Sellier 55.
ex: Kuenker, March 2008, lot 7132
|
|
|
View Coin
| Freising - 1788 Medal |
German States Freising 1788
|
Silver 1788 Zepernick 85
|
PCGS MS 62
|
Sedisvakanz 1788. Death of Louis Joseph Freiherr of Welden (died Mar 1788). Seven lines characters, including a entwined with flowers rod and two knotted with a ribbon oak branches // Madonna and Child in aureole, including the princely covered pin crest, with crosier, prelate cross and sword ornate, round crest wreath. 44.76 mm; . 36.37g Sellier 61; Zepernick 85
ex: Heritage, auction 3049, Sept 2016, lot 33051
|
|
|
View Coin
| Fulda - 1788 20 Kreuzer |
GERMANY - MINOR COINS Fulda 1788
|
Silver 20K 1788 FULDA Eichelmann 152, Buchonia 129, Schmidt 1143
|
NGC MS 64
|
One year issue to commemorate the death of Prince-Bishop of Fulda, Heinrich VIII von Bibra.
Ex Heritage Feb 2021
Ex. Engelen Collection
|
|
|
View Coin
| Fulda - 1788 Taler |
German States Fulda
|
TALER 1788 Zepernick 86 DAV-2263 Donald H. Kagin collection
|
PCGS MS 63
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Heinrich VIII von Bibra, who was the Prince Bishop (1759-1788). Classified as DAV-2263; Zepernick 86. One of 4 total graded at PCGS and NGC.
ex: Heritage, auction Jan 2009, lot 21139
|
|
|
View Coin
| Fulda - 1788 Taler |
GERMANY - STATES - 1801-1873 Fulda
|
TALER 1788 GERMANY FULDA DAV-2263 DAV-2263
|
NGC MS 64
|
Sede vacante taler issued to commemorate the death of Heinrich VIII von Bibra, who was the Prince Bishop (1759-1788). Classified as DAV-2263; Zepernick 86. The taler features a rich patina and plenty of mirrored surfaces. Highest grade of 4 pieces graded at PCGS and NGC.
ex: Northeast Numismatics, Nov 2006
|
|
|
View Coin
| Fulda - 1795 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Fulda
|
Silver TALER 1795 VH FULDA DAV-2265A DAV-2265A; KM-151
|
PCGS MS 63
|
1795 Fulda taler (DAV-2265A). One year type issued in the final years of the bishopric (dissolved by Napoleon in 1802). PCGS MS-63. Flat/weak strikes are typical for the issue. Adalbert III von Harstall.
Ex - Stacks NYINC Jan 2023, lot 25119. Provenance to the Augustana Collection
|
|
|
View Coin
| Halberstadt - 1542 Taler |
German States Halberstadt
|
TALER 1542 GERMANY HALBERSTADT DAV-9210 DAV-9210
|
NGC XF 40
|
Taler issued by Halberstadt in present day Saxony-Alhalt. Originally founded during the reign of Charlemagne in 814.
The bishops of Halberstadt obtained the rights for a mint in the 10th century. From 1479, the diocese was administrated by the Archbishops of Magdeburg. The diocese converted to protestantism in 1540 near the time this taler was minted. For collectors of talers, it should be noted that the cathedral chapter elected Prince Henry Julius of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel first Lutheran bishop in 1566, a lineage synonymous with notable numismatic history. Zepernick 296, Schulten 1035
ex. WAG auction lot 408 (Feb 2011)
|
|
|
View Coin
| Halberstadt - 1691 Taler |
GERMANY - TALERS Halberstadt
|
Silver TALER 1691 ICS HALBERSTADT DAV-5356 DAV-5356, Zepernick 317
|
NGC MS 62
|
The Diocese of Halberstadt was a Roman Catholic diocese from 804 until 1648. From 1180, the bishops or administrators of Halberstadt ruled a state within the Holy Roman Empire, the prince-bishopric of Halberstadt. From 1479, the diocese was administrated by the Archbishops of Magdeburg. While the Halberstadt citizens turned Protestant around 1540, the cathedral chapter elected Prince Henry Julius of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel first Lutheran bishop in 1566. According to the 1648 Peace of Westphalia, the prince-bishopric was finally secularized to the Principality of Halberstadt held by Brandenburg-Prussia. The 1691 taler was issued jointly by the city and the bishopric and represents the last taler issued by Halberstadt. Classified as DAV-5356, Zepernick 317.
ex: Heritage Jan 2021 lot 32597
|
|
|
View Coin
| Hall - 1618 Taler |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 Hall
|
TALER 1618 CO HALL DAV-3324C DAV-3324
|
PCGS AU 53
|
Struck in 1618 during the rule of Maximilian III, Archduke of Austria. The taler has been included in this set as a peripheral issue due to the title of Grandmaster in the Teutonic Order held by Archduke Maximilian starting in 1585. The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem, also known as the Teutonic Order, has a storied history as a Catholic religious order. Dating to 1192, the Teutonic Order was formed to aid Christians on their pilgrimages to the Holy Land and to establish hospitals. The order's influence peaked in the early 1400s with its holdings spanning across Europe and the Balkans.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Hamburg - 1620 Wedding 1/2 Taler |
German States Hamburg 1619-1620 (no date)
|
Silver SILVER - GERMANY LUBECK Gaedechens 1536 (1/2 weight)? (13.90g, 1/2T Weight)
|
NGC MS 61
|
Rare Hochzeitstaler (wedding taler) of 1/2 taler weight (13.9 g). No date; assumed to be struck in Hamburg circa 1619/20 due to mint mark of Henning Hanses. 44 mm broad taler (brieter taler). Obv: Christ, wearing nimbus crown, standing between bride and groom. Rev: Christ, wearing nimbus crown, seated to left of table, seated around, bride, groom and two other guests; in foreground below, jars.
Attribution of this piece is under review. Originally identified as 1/2 weight version of Behrens 727b due to exact same obv & rev incriptions per 1905 edition of "Munzen und Medaillen Stadt und des Bisthums Lubeck" by Heinrich Behren (page 226). HOMO NON SEPARARET QVOS DEVS CONIVNXIT (man would not separate what God has connected) IESVS CHRISTVS MACHET WASSER ZU GVDEM WEINN IOHA AZ (food blessing). The 1 taler weight is 51mm and 28g in weight with similar design. However, most recent research suggests that this might be 1/2 weight version of Hamburg Gaedechens 1536 (due to Zainhaken mint mark of Henning Hanses). It is possible that NGC misattributed the state on the holder. No definitive answers at this point.
ex: Numismatica ARS Classica NAC AG auction 128 (Nov 2021) lot 432
|
|
|
View Coin
| Hamburg - 1635 1.5 Taler |
German States Hamburg No date (1635-58)
|
Silver 1.5T (1635-68) GERMANY HAMBURG GAED.-1583var. BAPTISM OF CHRIST Gaed 1583 var, KM 191 (43.93g)
|
NGC AU 58
|
Hamburg 1.5 thaler (1635-68). Obv: Baptism of Christ in Jordan. Rev: The birth of Christ with Mary, Joseph, and shepard next to manger. Undated; struck by mint master Matthias Freude (rev above angel). Classified as KM 191, Gaed 1583 var (Otto Christian Gaedechen’s references on Hamburg talers published 1843, 1854 & 1876). 43.93g. 60 mm.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Harz - 1753 Tauftaler (Baptismal Taler) |
GERMANY - TALERS Harz
|
Silver TALER 1753 IBH HARZ-ZELLERFELD DAV-UNL KATS.-23 MEDALLIC ISSUE KATSOUROS-23
|
NGC AU 58
|
Ornate medal (tauftaler) struck in the Zellerfeld mint, which operated in Harz from the early 1600s through 1789 when it merged with the Clausthal mint. The large planchet issue (50mm) features John the Baptist kneeling to the left, baptizing Jesus Christ standing facing with arms crossed in the Jordan river. The Holy Spirit doves are featured above. Attributed to mint master Johann Benjamin Hecht. Classified as Katsouros 23.
|
|
|
View Coin
| Harz - 2T (c. 1680) (Baptismal Taler) |
GERMANY - TALERS Harz
|
Silver 2T (c.1680s) HARZ - ZELLERFIELD KNYPHAUSEN-7295 Knyphausen-7295
|
NGC AU 58
|
Obv: Scene of John the Baptist baptizing Christ in the river Jordan / Rev: Ten-line inscription references three verses from the bible which focus on baptism: Galatians 3:26-27, Titus 3:5-7, and 1 Peter 3:21. Denomination "2" stamped at the bottom. Approx 63 mm; 52 g
A tauftaler is a taler-style medal minted by the Zellerfeld mint in Harz. Often called a Baptismal taler, these were struck in the 1600s and 1700s and presented by the godfather of a newborn to the family or parents of the baby. Several varieties were produced and are most commonly attributed using the Katsouros or Knyphausen catalogue references. The Harz issued talers are not included in the standard Davenport catalogues. From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection.
ex. - Heritage (Jan 2019) - lot 30465
ex. - CNG 108 (May 2018) - lot 933
|
|
|
View Coin
| Hildesheim - 1724 Medal |
GERMANY - STATES - 1801-1873 Hildesheim
|
Silver AR 1724 GERMANY HILDESHEIM CATHOLIC BISHOP MEMORIAL Zepernick 143
|
NGC AU 55
|
Sede vacante medal issued to commemorate the death of Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (1702-1723). The medal is 54.5 mm in size. Classified as Zepernick 143. -
|
|
|
View Coin
| Hildesheim - 1761 2/3 Taler |
GERMANY - FRAC. TALERS Hildesheim
|
2/3T 1761 S HILDESHEIM Zepernick 146
|
NGC AU 58
|
Scarce 2/3 taler struck for Hildesheim to commemorate the death of Clemens August of Bavaria in 1761. Classified as Zepernick 146. Only piece graded at NGC or PCGS.
ex: Kuenker March 2013, auction 228. lot 4614
|
|
|
View Coin
| Hildesheim - 1761 Medal |
German States Hildesheim
|
Silver SILVER 1761-DATED GERMANY HILDESHEIM ZEPERNICK-145 Zepernick 145, Mehl 676 (43.8g, 60mm)
|
NGC MEDAL MS 61
|
Sede vacante medal issued to commemorate the death of Clemens August of Bavaria in 1761, the archbishop and prince-elector of Cologne, prince-bishop of Münster, Osnabrück and Paderborn.
ex: Kuenker auction 182-187 - lot 4541, March 2011
|
|
|
View Coin
| Lubeck - 1580 Wedding Taler |
GERMANY - TO 1600 Lubeck 1580
|
SILVER (1580-82) LUBECK BEHRENS-727a (27.78g)
|
NGC XF 45
|
1580 (no date) Lubeck wedding schautaler (Hochzeitstaler). Broad planchet, 51.5mm. Struck in 1 taler weight (27.8). Obv features Jesus blessing a richly dressed bridal couple. QVOS DEVS CONIVNXIT HOMO NON SEPARET (What God has brought together, man should not separate), Rev Jesus seated with the bridal couple at a wedding table. IESVS MACHET WASSER ZV WEV WEINN IN CANA IN GALI. Behrens 727a. Mint master Jürgen Rothusen.
Ex. Leipziger Munzhandlung Heidrun Hohn, Auction 97, Lot 1922
|
|