Watch List notes:

GERMANY. Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Taler, ND (ca. 1652). Goslar Mint. Augustus II. PCGS AU-55 Gold Shield.
Dav-6362A; KM-447.2. "Travel Taler" issue. Lightly toned in the centers, with a touch of accompanying detail softness, yet remaining sharp elsewhere with rich multicolored tone adorning most of the legends. Altogether, a far above average example of this impeccably engraved type.

While the exact reason for the striking of this type is unknown, there are a few hypotheses which have been accepted as plausible. The first, and most likely scenario, is that the Duke (August II) had this issue struck to commemorate his travels, which took him to locations such as Italy, Malta and England. Secondarily, some suggest that this issue may in fact be a death issue, struck upon his passing in 1666; the departing ship suggesting the Duke's final journey to the "other shore". While rather romantic, the first scenario seems far more likely.

From the Linda Collection.

Estimate: $1800.00- $2400.00