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Holy Roman Empire - House of Habsburg Talers

Category:  World Coins
Owner:  Taler Universe
Last Modified:  11/6/2024
  
Set Description



The House of Habsburg was one of the most important royal houses of Europe and is best known for being an origin of all of the formally elected Holy Roman Emperors between 1438 and 1740, as well as rulers of the Austrian and Spanish Empires and several other countries. Originally from Switzerland, the dynasty first reigned in Austria, which they ruled for over six centuries. A series of dynastic marriages brought Burgundy, Spain, Bohemia, Hungary, and other territories into the inheritance. In the 16th century the family separated into the senior Habsburg Spain and the junior Hapsburg Austrian branches. As royal houses are by convention determined via the male line, technically the reigning branches of the House of Habsburg became extinct in the 18th century.

The Spanish branch ended upon the death of Charles II in 1700 and was replaced by the Anjou branch of the House of Bourbon in the person of his great-nephew Philip V. The Austrian branch went extinct in 1780 with the death of Empress Maria Theresa and was succeeded by the Vaudemont branch of the House of Lorraine in the person of her son Joseph II. The new successor house styled itself as House of Hapsburg-Lorraine I have spent the past 4 years refocusing my collection to collect 16-19th century Talers from the Hapsburg Holy Roman Empire, aiming to attain quality pieces reflective of the respective era. This is my passion. I find the Hapsburg designs along with the German and Swiss as the most appealing in numismatics, where cutting edge minting technology of the time captured the essence of the dynasty.
2009 Registry Award for Best World Custom Set

Judge's comments: "The name Habsburg is nearly synonymous with talers, those Old World silver crowns. This handsome collection includes several dozen pieces ranging from the 16th Century to end of the Austrian Empire in World War I. Represented are numerous rulers, states and mints. Each coin is illustrated and includes a brief outline of numismatic information. This collection presents some real masterpieces of the engraver’s art and reveals the progression of minting technology over 300+ years."

Set Goals

I am aiming to put together a broad representative set of 16-19th century, Holy Roman Empire Talers. The set is dynamic with a goal of continuously upgrading its quality.Checkout The Taler Universe Website as it expands on the history involving the Holy Roman Empire and the Habsburgs as well as displaying the entire collection.

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View Coin Archduke Sigismund of Austria (1446-1490) Guldiner AUSTRIA - TO 1600 1G 1486 TYROL DAV-8087 NGC XF 40 1486. AUSTRIA. Tyrol. Guldiner (Guldengroschen). Sigismund (1439-90). Dav-8087; Levinson IV-49a; Frey-274. First of the large silver dated talers originating from central Europe, the type is unanimously considered the father of the Taler coinage that soon followed all through central Europe. The type is relatively rare with perhaps no more than 160 known specimens most of which have been mounted or tooled. Struck from silver mined using newer technology at what had been considered depleted deposits in Tyrol. A magnificent example of the type with glossy anthracite colored tone and a cornucopia of remaining detail for the assigned grade. The Count's effigy is clear and retains much of the facial details, with a reverse that is simply breath-taking, with every shield in the periphery fully struck and well defined. The knight's banner can clearly be seen flapping in the air above his charging horse. Everything about the coin, from the iconography to the state of preservation, combine to create a coin of the highest desirability. An opportunity that should not be missed for any advanced collector of Austrian Talers or related material. NGC EF-40.
View Coin Maximilian I (1493-1519) Guldiner AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER 1518 KLAGENFURT DAV-8007 NGC AU 55 1518. Austria. Maximilian I (1493-1519) Guldiner or Taler. Klagenfurt Mint.
42mm, 28.25 g, 7h). DAV-8007; Egg-33; Voglhuber-24. Obv: Collared and mantled bust left, wearing cap. Rev: Three crowned coats-of-arms over eight coats-of-arms, the lowermost crowned. A RARE early Taler, preserved far better than most seen, with an even strike that sharply details the designs and only slight evidence of softening over the highpoints. A touch of mottled tone over the obverse adds an admirable aged look to the overall appearance. NGC AU-55.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Dr. James Eustace Bizzell Collection (Stack’s Bowers Galleries, 11 January 2019), lot 40016; American Numismatic Society Collection (Numismatica Genevensis SA VII, 27 November 2012), lot 1713, donated by W.B.O Field, 1946.
View Coin Emperor Ferdinand I (1521-1564) Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER (1521-64) HALL DAV-8030 PCGS MS 64 ND (ca. 1574-1575). Ferdinand I (1521-64) Taler. Hall Mint. Posthumously struck coinage. DAV-8030. Obv: Crowned, armored and bearded half-length figure, (with elderly features) right, holding sword and scepter. Rev: Single headed heraldic eagle left, with shield including Austrian (stripes of Hapsburg) and Spanish (castle of Castile) arms. A rolling-dies mint was introduced in Austria during the rule of Ferdinand II (after 1564), which led previously to the wrong conclusion, that this rare type is a posthumous strike. Due to further research and numismatic discussions, the origin of the so called "Walzentaler" ("rolling-dies thaler") became more likely to be Augsburg, where the Emperor spent few more few months (January 1555 - September 1555). A nice specimen of this rare type, with raising popularity, especially after the discovery of its German-City-Mint origin!. Superb condition for this rare type. PCGS MS-64.

View Coin Emperor Ferdinand I (1521-1564) Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER (1521-64) HALL DAV-8030 NGC MS 63 ND (ca. 1574-1575). Ferdinand I (1521-64) Taler. Hall Mint. Posthumously struck coinage. DAV-8030. Obv: Crowned, armored and bearded half-length figure, (with elderly features) right, holding sword and scepter. Rev: Single headed heraldic eagle left, with shield including Austrian (stripes of Hapsburg) and Spanish (castle of Castile) arms. A rolling-dies mint was introduced in Austria during the rule of Ferdinand II (after 1564), which led previously to the wrong conclusion, that this rare type is a posthumous strike. Due to further research and numismatic discussions, the origin of the so called "Walzentaler" ("rolling-dies thaler") became more likely to be Augsburg, where the Emperor spent few more few months (January 1555 - September 1555). A nice specimen of this rare type, with raising popularity, especially after the discovery of its German-City-Mint origin!. Superb condition for this rare type. NGC MS-63.
View Coin Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Double Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 2T (1564-95) ENSISHEIM DAV-8093 NGC AU 58 ND. Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Double Taler. Ensisheim mint, DAV-8090. Obv: Crowned and armored bust right. Rev: Crowned coat-of-arms within Order of the Golden Fleece. Strong strike and clean surfaces, lovely toning over remaining luster. NGC AU-58, finest known.
View Coin Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER (1564-95) HALL DAV-8094 NGC MS 65 ND. Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Taler. DAV-8094. Tirol, Hall Mint. As struck, sharp details and flawless surfaces. The finest GEM specimen I have seen. NGC MS-65+.
View Coin Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER (1564-95) HALL DAV-8094 NGC MS 65 ND. Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Taler. DAV-8094. Tirol, Hall Mint. Conditionally scarce coin for the type with superb eye appeal. A choice GEM specimen. NGC MS-65.
View Coin Emperor Ferdinand I (1558-1564) 2 Talers Austria - TO 1600 2T (1564-95) AUSTRIA HALL DAV-8116 NGC AU 55 ND. Archduke Ferdinand II (1564-95) 2 Talers. Hall Mint. DAV-8116. 57.66gr. Bare headed draped and mantled bust right, wearing Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Rev: Crowned eagle facing head left, with coat-of-arms on breast. A distinctive life-like bust defines this issue, whose thick planchet gives the coin its pleasing heft. NGC AU-55.
View Coin Emperor Ferdinand I (1558-1564) 2 Talers AUSTRIA - TO 1600 2T (1564-95) HALL DAV-8119 NGC AU 53 AUSTRIA. ND (1601-04). 2 Taler. Hall Mint. Archduke Ferdinand (1564-95) Taler. DAV-8119. M/T-308/310 (Die 1/3). Engraver: Peter Hartenbeck. "Reiherhut" type that appears in European auctions from time to time with relative scarcity. A few tiny natural planchet flaws on the archduke's portrait but fully struck. Lovely old cabinet tone displaying an attractive dove grey with a heather purple sheen and highlights amongst the devices of gold and red hues. This is generally considered to be a posthumous issue, dated 1595. Davenport notes a considerable number of talers and multiple talers struck for the archduke, DAV-8088 thru DAV-8103, all without dates. Good eye appeal and very attractive. NGC AU-53.
View Coin Emperor Ferdinand I (1558-1564) 2 Talers AUSTRIA - TO 1600 2T (1564-95) HALL DAV-8120 NGC AU 58 Archduke Ferdinand II (1564-95) Double Taler. Hall Mint. DAV-8120. Moser Tursky-310/308. Posthumous issue, struck 1601/4. ARCHID · AVSTRIÆ :FERDINANDVS · D · G · (tasseled lozenge stops), draped and mantled bust left, wearing Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece / · DVX · BVRGVNDIAE · COM · TIROLIS ·(rosette stops), crowned eagle facing head left, with coat-of-arms on breast. NGC AU-58.

Very rare issue. The Eugenio de Palo Verde Collection.
View Coin Rudolph II (1576-1612) 3 Emperors Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER 1590 HALL DAV-8105 NGC AU 58 1590. Austria. Rudolph II (1576-1612) "Three Emperors" Taler. Joachimsthal or Prague Mint. Dav-8105 (under Archduke Ferdinand as Hall mint), Voglhuber-86 (same), Markl-1953, Moser-Tursky-Unl., Donebauer-Unl., Dietiker-Unl., Halacka-Type 1. Paul Hoffman (?) as mintmaster. Among the earliest emissions from this highly sought-after series-firmly attributable to the reign of Rudolf II-this offering expresses an attractive antique appearance coupled with splendid eye appeal. While light circulation wear exists atop the highpoints, in-line with the assigned designation, a wonderful clarity of detail is expressed throughout-from the finer points of the emperors' hair and beards, down to the Orders of the Golden Fleece-with a flan that beautifully mixes age-old, dove-gray tone with shades of sky-blue. Presently the single finest certified example at NGC by 13 grade points, with none yet seen by PCGS, collectors could hardly hope for a more fitting representative of the type. NGC AU-58.

Traditionally assigned to the mint of Hall under the reign of Ferdinand as Archduke, Halacka (1987) has reassigned the issue to Rudolf II at Joachimsthal, though Prague is also a likely candidate. As Hall only produced coins from roller dies at this time, it can be ruled out with no uncertainty as the minting location.

From the Paramount Collection.om
View Coin Rudolph II (1576-1612) Taler HUNGARY - TO 1600 TALER 1590KB DAV-8066 NGC MS 63 1590-KB. Rudolph II (1576-1612) Taler. Kremnitz Mint. DAV-8066. Beautifully toned well struck piece. Exceptional for the type. NGC MS-63.
View Coin Rudolph II (1576-1612) Taler HUNGARY - TO 1600 TALER 1598 DAV-8068 NGC AU 58 1598. Hungary. Holy Roman Empire, Kingdom of Hungary. Rudolph II (1576-1608) Taler. Nagybánya (Baia Mare) Mint. DAV-8068. Huszár 1037. Obv: Bust right, wearing ruff; coat-of-arms to left, Madonna holding infant Christ in clouds to right. Rev: Crowned double-headed eagle facing slightly right, wings spread, globus cruciger on breast; sword to left, scepter to right; N B flanking. NGC AU-58*.

View Coin Rudolph II (1576-1612) Taler AUSTRIA - TO 1600 TALER 1600 Bohemia KUTTENBERG DAV-8079 NGC MS 62 1600. Bohemia. Rudolph II (1576-1612) Taler. Kuttenberg Mint. DAV-8079, Voglh. 101/1, Dietiker 371. Mintmaster Spiess. Very rare piece from Kutna Hora. Scarce in mint state. NGC MS-62.
View Coin Rudolf II (1576-1612) 2 Taler HUNGARY 1601-1799 2T 1601KB DAV-3011 PCGS AU 50 1601-KB. Rudolph II (1576-1612) 2 Taler. Kremnitz Mint. DAV-3011. Fine patina, strongly pronounced relief, ex Frühwald A112 (02/2015), Lot no. 421. To my knowledge, the only known specimen in private hands. Very scarce in such denomination. PCGS AU-50.
View Coin Rudolf II (1576-1612) 2 Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 2T 1604 HALL DAV-3004 PCGS MS 64 1604. AUSTRIA. Rudolph II (1576-1612) 2 Taler. DAV-3004. Obv: RVDOLPHVS.II.D.G:IM:SEM:HV:BO:REX Bust right with date below. Rev: NEC NON ARCHIDVCE-SA.DVC:BVR:CO:TIROL Crowned arms in Order chain. Davenport 3004. Lovely iridescent toning and patina. PCGS MS-64.
View Coin Rudolf II (1576-1612) 3 Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 3T 1604 HALL DAV-3003C (86g) NGC AU 58 1604. AUSTRIA. Rudolph II (1576-1612) 3 Taler. 45.5mm, 5.44mm thick, 85.92 gr. DAV-3003. KM 59. Hall Mint. Obv: Armored laureate bust r. in circle, date at truncation. Rev: 16-fold oval Shield in Collar of the Golden Fleece with Latin titles NEC NON ARCHIDVCE-S A. DVC. BVR. CO: TIROL, Not Only Archdukes of Austria, (plural) but Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol (singular). Dav.3003, .Obv: RVDOLPHVS.II.D.G:IM:SEM:HV:BO:REX Bust right with date below. NGC AU-58.
View Coin Rudolf II (1576-1612) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1604 HALL DAV-3005 NGC MS 67 1604. Rudolf II Taler, Hall mint, KM-25, DAV-3005. An incredible selection from start to finish, and one that demands total attention from the viewer at every turn. The surfaces are immaculate, but even better than that, they are drenched in a dramatic mélange of color--the obverse glows with magenta iridescence that envelopes the entirety of the legend and brightens the intricate portrait of Rudolf II, while the reverse glows with turquoise centers and a golden halo at the rims. The illustrations have benefitted from a precise strike, leaving the highest points incredibly crisp. Given the coveted "star" hallmark for outstanding appeal, and rightly so, as this coin easily bests any example previously offered, and is likely among the finest survivors of the type. NGC MS-67★
View Coin Rudolf II (1576-1612) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1605 HALL DAV-3005 PCGS MS 63 1605. Rudolf II Taler, Hall mint, KM-25, DAV-3005C. Beautifully struck type for this exquisite type. Even toning and abundance of luster. PCGS MS-63.

View Coin Rudolph II (1576-1612) Taler HUNGARY 1601-1799 TALER 1604NB DAV-3015 NGC MS 63 1604-NB. Hungary. Rudolph II (1576-1608) Taler. Nagybánya (Frauenbach) mint. Huszár-1041; DAV-3015. KM-18. Obv: Armored bust right, wearing ruff, coat-of-arms and Madonna with child in legend. Rev: Crowned double-headed eagle facing, holding sword and scepter; globus cruciger on breast. Toned. Rare in this grade. NGC MS-63.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
View Coin Rudolf II (1576-1612) 2 Taler GERMANY - TALERS 2T 1609 ALSACE DAV-3031 (56.25g) NGC MS 62 1609. Austria. Alsace region. Ensisheim Mint. Rudolph II (1576-1612) 2 Taler. DAV-3031; M/T-585. KM-248. A RARE and desirable type, especially in such an elevated state of preservation, this double-sized crown presents deep gunmetal gray toning and stands as the sole specimen of the type in the NGC census. NGC MS-62.

View Coin Salvator Vienna Donative Taler Austria - TO 1600 SILVER (c.1600's) AUSTRIA VIENNA - SALVATOR DONATIVE TALER (28.4g) EX. BRAND NGC MEDAL AU 55 ND (c. 1600s). "Salvator" silver Taler. Unger-1140. 28.4gm. Donative Taler commissioned by the Club of Coin and Medal Friends in Vienna, awarded as a type since 1575 as a medal of merit. Fantastic example, cabinet toned throughout with impressive luster remaining in the fields. NGC AU-55.

Ex. Virgil Brand Collection
View Coin Matthias II (1612-1619) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1609 VIENNA DAV-3037 NGC AU 58 1609. Matthias II (1612-1619) Taler. Depicting Matthias as King of Hungary. Kremnitz Mint. DAV-3037. NGC AU-58
View Coin Matthias II (1612-1619) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1610 VIENNA DAV-3037 PCGS AU 58 Matthias II (1612-1619) Taler. Depicting Matthias as King of Hungary. Kremnitz Mint. DAV-3051. Voglhuber 110/1. Huszár 1106. Centerpiece of this collection, does not come nicer than this and on a good day can be graded mint state. Rainbow toning, great detail on generally crude strikes for this type.
View Coin Matthias II (1612-1619) Taler HUNGARY 1601-1799 TALER 1620KB MATTHIAS DAV-3056 NGC MS 62 Hungary. Matthias II (1612-1619) Taler.? DAV-3056. KM-59. Magnificent deep bluish gray toning with strong underlying luster. Coins of Matthias are scarce in all grades. Matthias died in 1619, thus this Taler was struck posthumously. NGC MS-62.
View Coin Grandmaster Maximilian (1612-1618) Taler GERMANY - TALERS TALER 1603 TEUTONIC ORDER DAV-5848 PCGS MS 63 1603. Germany. Teutonic Order. Grandmaster Maximilian of Austria Taler. Hall mint. KM-5854. Dudik-187b. Beautifully toned crown with original skin. Superb preservation and presentation of this broad flan type. NGC MS-62.

View Coin Grandmaster Maximilian (1612-1618) Double Taler GERMANY - TALERS 2T 1614 TEUTONIC ORDER DAV-5854 (57.52g) NGC MS 63 1614. Germany. Teutonic Order. Grandmaster Maximilian of Austria 2 Taler. Hall mint. KM-5854. KM-30. Sharp strike, cabinet gray with underlying shades of purple and gold. Superb preservation and presentation of this broad flan type. NGC MS-63.

View Coin Archduke Maximilian (1612-1618) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1614 CO HALL DAV-3320 PCGS MS 65 1614 CO. Austria. Grandmaster Archduke Maximilian (1612-1618) Taler. DAV-3320. KM-188.2. Tyrol, Hall Mint. Exceptionally preserved for the type, with the devices crafted to admirable relief, the fields lustrous and enhanced by a fine silver patina that transitions to touches of pale gold at the edges. An impressive selection which would be difficult to meaningfully improve upon. PCGS MS-65.

View Coin Archduke Maximilian (1612-1618) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1616 CO HALL DAV-3322A NGC MS 64 1616 CO. Austria. Grandmaster Archduke Maximilian (1612-1618) Taler. DAV-3322A. Tyrol, Hall Mint. Exceptionally preserved for the type, with a clear strike and pronounced toning. Superb piece. NGC MS-64.
View Coin Archduke Maximilian (1612-1618) 2 Taler GERMANY - TALERS 2T 1614 ALSACE DAV-3325 (56.92g) NGC AU 58 1614. Alsace. Ensisheim Mint. Archduke Maximilian III (1612-1618) 2 Taler. DAV-3325, KM-280. Obv: Draped and cuirassed bust of the Archduke right, wearing Teutonic Order chain. Date below. Rev: Crowned complex arms with cross of the Teutonic Order at centre, flanked by small shields of Upper Alsace and Ferrette. Compelling for its type and nearly Mint State, with even gunmetal patination permeating russet- and cobalt-tinged devices. An ornately decorated multiple Taler rarely encountered in this fine a condition and sure to interest collectors of the series.

Ex. Beaussant Lefèvre (October 2010, Lot 421)
View Coin Archduke Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1617 GRAZ DAV-3311 NGC MS 65 1617. Archduke Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler. DAV-3311. KM-187. Her 54-58. Styria, Graz Mint. Obv: Portrait half size with armour that forms an angle forward, with sceptre at right hand, inner circle. Crown reaching the rim. Rev: Composite armes with Styrian shield at center, chain of the golden fleece around, date divided by the crown on top. Highly lustrous, scarce GEM piece. NGC MS-65.
View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1617 GRAZ DAV-3311 NGC MS 64 1617. Archduke Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler. DAV-3311. KM-187. Her 54-58. Styria, Graz Mint. Obv: Portrait half size with armour that forms an angle forward, with sceptre at right hand, inner circle. Crown reaching the rim. Rev: Composite armes with Styrian shield at center, chain of the golden fleece around, date divided by the crown on top. Highly lustrous, scarce GEM piece. NGC MS-64.
View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1621 GRAZ DAV-3102 NGC MS 64 Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler. DAV-3102. Styria, Graz Mint. Mint state graded for this difficult to find type which often has a cruder strike. One of the key pieces in the collection.
View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1624 GRAZ DAV-3104 PCGS MS 63 Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler. DAV-3104. Graz Mint. Lusterous Taler from a tougher mint. 1624/3 overdate which needs to be noted. Classical piece with wonderful detail. PCGS MS-63.
View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler BOHEMIA TALER 1624 JOACHIMSTAL DAV-3141 PCGS MS 62 1624. Bohemia. Ferdinand II, 1592-1618-1637 Taler. Joachimstal Mint. Mintmaster:. Gregor Steinmüller. Obv: Emperor stands in armor, holding scepter and orb. Rev: Crowned double eagle with breastplate. A lovely toned piece with attractive eye appeal. PCGS MS-62.

View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler BOHEMIA TALER 1624 JOACHIMSTAL DAV-3141 PCGS AU 58 1624. Bohemia. Ferdinand II, 1592-1618-1637 Taler. Joachimstal Mint. Mintmaster:. Gregor Steinmüller. Obv: Emperor stands in armor, holding scepter and orb. Rev: Crowned double eagle with breastplate. A sharp specimen, offering great luster and peripheral toning for this Bohemian crown type. PCGS AU-58.
View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler HUNGARY 1601-1799 TALER 1632NB DAV-3131 NGC MS 62 Hungary. Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler. Nagybánya Mint. Dav. 3131, Her. 589a, Huszár 1182, Voglh. 144/I; Obv: Laurate bust facing right with wide curls, necklace and the ring of the order of the golden fleece; Smaller portrait, remains within inner circle. Rev: Under the imperial crown, double-headed eagle holding sword and scepter with crowned twofold straight Hungarian coat of arms (Árpád stripes, double cross on a triple hill) with no center chest-shield. Mintmark at the feet of eagle inside. Scare type and practically non existant in mint state. NGC MS-61.
View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler HUNGARY 1601-1799 TALER 1632KB DAV-3129 NGC MS 64 1632-KB. HUNGARY. Ferdinand II (1619-37) Taler. Kremnitz Mint. DAV-3129. KM-75. Huszar-1179. Voglhuber-142. Well struck, toned, mint-state example with a lovely patina. NGC MS-64

View Coin Ferdinand II (1617-1637) Taler HUNGARY 1601-1799 TALER 1633KB DAV-3129 Ex. Virgil Brand NGC MS 63 1633-KB. HUNGARY. Ferdinand II (1619-37) Taler. Kremnitz Mint. DAV-3129. KM-75. Huszar-1179. Voglhuber-142. Luster abounds on this absolutely stunning, mint-state example with exceptional, high-relief detail and the most beautiful mixture of amber-silver patination. NGC MS-63.

Pedigreed to the Virgil Brand Collection.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1620 HALL DAV-3328 PCGS MS 64 1620. Austria. Archduke Leopold (1619-1632) Taler, Hall Mint. DAV-3328. KM-264. Moser/Tursky 419. Obv: Bust right dividing date. Rev: Crowned arms with shields of Strasburg and Passau below. Original luster with subdued toning especially on the high points. PCGS MS-64.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Wedding Double Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 2T (1626) HALL DAV-3331 (56.87g) NGC MS 64 ND (1626) Archduke Leopold (1619-1632) Double Taler Commemorating the marriage of the Archduke to the Princess Claudia of Medici. Hall Mint. DAV-3331, large wreath variety. KM-639. Archduke Leopold, As count of Tyrol, 1626-1632. Busts of Leopold and Claudia right. Reverse: Wreath over eagle. Nicely toned, choice piece. NGC MS-64+.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Wedding Double Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 2T (1626) HALL DAV-3332 NGC MS 63 ND (1626) Archduke Leopold (1619-1632) Double Taler Commemorating the marriage of the Archduke to the Princess Claudia of Medici. Hall Mint. DAV-3332. KM-639. Archduke Leopold, As count of Tyrol, 1626-1632. Busts of Leopold and Claudia right. Reverse: Wreath over eagle. Beautifully struck and colorfuly toned, very choice piece. NGC MS-63.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Wedding Double Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 2T (1626) HALL DAV-A3334 (57.13g) NGC MS 63 Austria. ND (1635) Archduke Leopold V (1625 - 1632) 2 Taler. Hall. Silver, 57.04g. On marriage to Claudia von Medici, hybrid coinage from the obverse stamp of the posthumous coinage from 1635 and the obverse stamp of the coinage from 1626. Both crowned busts side by side on the right, inscription begins on the right: (diamond) LEOPOLDVS • ARCHID: AVS: ET • CLAVDIA • ARCHIDVCISA • AVS: MEDIC // Both crowned busts side by side on the right, inscription begins on the left: * LEOPOLD: AR: D: AV: ET: CLAVDIA: ARCHIDVCISA: AVSTRI: MEDIC. Dav. A 3334, M./T. (487/463, see text p. 274). NGC MS-63.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Double Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 2T (1626) HALL DAV-3335 (57.40g) NGC MS 64 AUSTRIA. ND (1626) Erzherzog Leopold V (1619-1632) 2 Talers. Hall Mint. 57.4gm. DAV-3335. KM-609.1. Obv: Crowned and armored, half-length figure of the Archduke right holding scepter over shoulder and sword / DVX BVRGVNDIAE COMES TIROLIS. Rev: Tyrolean eagle, wreath above. Sharply struck, superb original lustrous surfaces. Very rare in this quality. NGC MS-64.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) 2 Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 2T 1626 HALL DAV-3336 (57.19g) NGC MS 64 1626. Austria. Emperor Leopold V (1619-1632) 2 Taler. Hall Mint. DAV-3336; KM-609.2. One year issue depicting Leopold V with scepter above shoulder, the reverse depicting an eagle. Struck at the beginning of the Thirty Years' War and somewhat late in Leopold V's life. Leopold V abandoned his ecclesiastical positions in 1626 so he could marry Claudia de' Medici. This coin was presumably issued prior to the nuptials since it lacks the conjoined busts seen later in the year featuring the newlyweds. Clear evidence of being struck on roller dies. This is a stellar specimen, likely to be among the finest, if not the finest in terms of technical grade and eye appeal. , with colorful toning deemed a bit too exuberant to be natural. NGC MS-64.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1627 HALL DAV-3337 PCGS MS 65 Austria. Archduke Leopold (1619-1632) Taler. DAV-3337. KM# 629.1. Obverse: Crossed half figure in armor with sword and scepter, date in front. Reverse: Crowned arms with decorations on sides. Remarkable iridescent coin with superb eye appeal and underlying luster. PCGS MS-65.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1632 HALL DAV-3338 J.J. Grano Collection NGC MS 67 1632. Archduke Leopold (1619-1632) Taler. DAV-3338. KM-804.2. Tyrol, Hall Mint. Obv: Bust of Leopold and crowned battleship , right, holding a scepter in his right hand and the handle of his sword with his left hand . Date in field right. Rev: Crowned Arms , surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece . Probably of the finest Talers extant, pedigreed to the J.J Grano Collection and NGSA III Sale (2004), Lot 255. NGC MS-67.
View Coin Archduke Leopold V (1619-1632) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1632 HALL DAV-3338 NGC MS 66 1632. Archduke Leopold (1619-1632) Taler. DAV-3338. Tyrol, Hall Mint. One of the cornerstones of the collection. Super graded, lusterous piece with amazing sharp detail. Probably an early strike and wonderfully preserved specimen. Obv: Half figure holding sword right. Reverse: Crowned arms with Order chain around arms. Superb strike and virtually flawless surfaces with beautiful light rose and blue patina and full luster. Amazing quality and eye-appeal. This Taler came out of a private collection in London and sent to NGC by Evan Gale, Owner of Aspen Park Coins whom I purchased this coin from. NGC MS-66.
View Coin Gustav Adolph (1611-1632) Taler GERMANY - TALERS TALER 1632 AUGSBURG DAV-4543 SWEDISH OCCUPATION NGC MS 65 1632. GERMANY, Augsburg (Stadt). Gustav II Adolf der Große (the Great). As King of Sweden, 1611-1632. Taler (42mm, 28.98 g, 12h). DAV-4543; Forster 240; KM A68. Swedish occupation issue. Dated 1632. (rosette) GVSTAV : ADOLPH : D : G · SVECO : GOTHO : VANDALO : REX · MAG, laureate, draped, and armored bust facing slightly right / PRINC : FINLAND : DVX ETHO : ET · CARDOM : ING, crowned coat-of-arms of Sweden. Stunning GEM, deep iridescent toning. NGC MS-65.


Ex Richard A. Jourdan Collection, purchased from Stephen Harvey, December 1992.

Augsburg’s coinage vividly records changes in the city’s leadership during the Thirty Years’ War. This taler was minted in the name of Gustavus Adolphus, the Swedish king who occupied the predominantly Protestant city beginning in 1632. Only a few years after this coin was produced, the Habsburgs recaptured Augsburg, and the city resumed producing coins in the name of the Holy Roman Emperor.
View Coin Ferdinand Charles (1646-1662) Taler AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 1 TALER 1654 HALL DAV-3367 HESSELGESSER NGC MS 64 1654. Austria. Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Further Austria (1632-1662) Taler. DAV-3367. KM-933.3. Tyrol, Hall Mint. Obv: Older, thinner bust right. Rev: Crowned arms in order chain. Fully lustrous with a lovely mottled golden tone. NGC graded MS-64.

Pedigreed to the Robert Hesselgesser Collection. Goldberg's sale 36, lot 1890.
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