Spain
Charles III (Pretender) silver Medallic Klippe 1/2 Taler 1706 MS63 PCGS, Mont-1344, Julius-1172. 53mm/14.78g. By G. F. Nurnberger. Obv. Crowned radiant sun with surrounding stylized crowns. Rev. Solar eclipse with four inscriptions at angles; wilting flowers at bottom. Issued to commemorate the victories in the War of Spanish Succession. Beautifully toned and highly desired as a type given the wonderfully expressive sunface rendering. Incorrectly attributed as from the Ernst Otto Horn Collection on the PCGS insert.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD