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Monthly Auction 241539 27 September 2015
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Hesse-Cassel. Friedrich II Taler 1778-BR XF45 NGC, KM516, Dav-2303, Schutz-1962. Used by Friedrich to compensate families whose sons were killed in the war for American Independence, as he leased soldiers to fight for the British. These type coins have come to be known as "Blood Talers" in the United States. Reverse flan flaws, with slight obverse porosity.
Estimate: 100-125 USD
Hesse-Cassel. Friedrich II Taler 1778-BR XF45 NGC, KM516, Dav-2303, Schutz-1962. Used by Friedrich to compensate families whose sons were killed in the war for American Independence, as he leased soldiers to fight for the British. These type coins have come to be known as "Blood Talers" in the United States. Reverse flan flaws, with slight obverse porosity.
Estimate: 100-125 USD