German States
Bavaria (German States), taler, 1806, Maximilian Joseph, lions facing outward, very rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only known example in NGC census.Thun-41; Jaeger-4; KM-693; Dav-549.The first taler of King Maximilian and an exceedingly rare type with the lions flanking the shield facing outwards. Lightly circulated with bright original luster and champagne-colored toning, adjustment marks on reverse. The only example graded by NGC with no examples graded by PCGS.Pedigreed to the Zeitlos Collection (stated on label) and purchased from the Gerhard Hirsch auction #16 of April 16, 1958, lot #1891, with collector's envelope.
Estimate: 1000-2000 USD