Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2015 ANA Auction - Session A 12 August 2015
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MALTA. Taler, ND (ca. 1601-22). Alof de Wignacourt (1601-22). PCGS VF-25 Secure Holder.
Restelli-pl. LXXXIX #2. RARE. Personal coat of arms of Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt countermark upon the reverse of a Lion Daalder of Holland (Dav-8838, Delm-831). In 1609 a large number of Talers were circulating in Malta which had been seized from Turkish vessels. An edict issued in August of that same year required owners of such coins to have them brought to the mint for a general essay. Those of good silver were countermarked accordingly. A handsome host coin with a well-placed countermark. PCGS VF-25 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $1800.00- $2400.00
Restelli-pl. LXXXIX #2. RARE. Personal coat of arms of Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt countermark upon the reverse of a Lion Daalder of Holland (Dav-8838, Delm-831). In 1609 a large number of Talers were circulating in Malta which had been seized from Turkish vessels. An edict issued in August of that same year required owners of such coins to have them brought to the mint for a general essay. Those of good silver were countermarked accordingly. A handsome host coin with a well-placed countermark. PCGS VF-25 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $1800.00- $2400.00