Hungary
Franz Joseph silver "Millennial" Taler 1896-KB MS63 NGC, Kremnitz mint, Frühwald-2205, Adamo-KE11.1, Moravec-214, Herinek-1106. "Millennial Coinage". Obv. Half-length bust right holding orb and sceptre. Rev. Madonna and child above shield. An original striking of the type with only 100 examples minted. Struck to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the arrival of the Hungarians into the Danube lowland. Lustrous and bold, the central features framed by deeper steel tone at the peripheries.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 4500-5000 USD