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Brandenburg. Friedrich Wilhelm Taler 1679-CS MS65 NGC, Berlin mint, KM490 (this coin cited), Dav-6208, Reimarus/Texier-610 (Rare), Madai-3076, Marienburg-Unl., Reimmann-3217, von Schluthess-Rechberg-5937, Henckel Collection-947, Belli Collection-2395, von dem Busche-771, cf. Wilmersdörffer-7521 (lead off-metal strike), von Schrötter-207. Christoph Stricker as mintmaster. A paragon of the type--likely among the finest in existence, if not so--seeming to outrank even the specimen contained in the Berlin Münzkabinett (Object No. 18205890). The Standard Catalog of World Coins cites the 2003 sale of this very coin, which provides some indication as to the difficulty of locating superior examples of the type, particularly one in glorious gem Mint State.
The obverse prominently displays Brandenburg's "Great Elector," Friedrich Wilhelm, who drastically reformed the electorate and set the stage for his son and successor, Frederick I, to later become the first "King in Prussia." That entity would soon rank as a foremost power on the European continent, as well as the lead actor in achieving German unification during the second half of the 19th century. The condition of the specimen is nothing less than extraordinary. Soft silver patination overlies surfaces that contain scintillating argent luster. Mint brilliance envelopes the devices, which have been rendered admirably and preserved in their full Mint State splendor. The reverse, more satiny in character and also highly engaging, reveals a combination of needle-sharp detailing and only isolated central weakness to the strike, with some mild planchet adjustment noted. If ever there was a coin that, "should not exist" in terms of its technical quality and allure, then this taler is certainly it.
Ex. Künker Auction 81 (March 2003, Lot 4099); Galerie des Monnaies Auction 22 (1979, Lot 35); Otto Helbing Auction 82 (1941, Lot 2038)
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-25000 USD
Brandenburg. Friedrich Wilhelm Taler 1679-CS MS65 NGC, Berlin mint, KM490 (this coin cited), Dav-6208, Reimarus/Texier-610 (Rare), Madai-3076, Marienburg-Unl., Reimmann-3217, von Schluthess-Rechberg-5937, Henckel Collection-947, Belli Collection-2395, von dem Busche-771, cf. Wilmersdörffer-7521 (lead off-metal strike), von Schrötter-207. Christoph Stricker as mintmaster. A paragon of the type--likely among the finest in existence, if not so--seeming to outrank even the specimen contained in the Berlin Münzkabinett (Object No. 18205890). The Standard Catalog of World Coins cites the 2003 sale of this very coin, which provides some indication as to the difficulty of locating superior examples of the type, particularly one in glorious gem Mint State.
The obverse prominently displays Brandenburg's "Great Elector," Friedrich Wilhelm, who drastically reformed the electorate and set the stage for his son and successor, Frederick I, to later become the first "King in Prussia." That entity would soon rank as a foremost power on the European continent, as well as the lead actor in achieving German unification during the second half of the 19th century. The condition of the specimen is nothing less than extraordinary. Soft silver patination overlies surfaces that contain scintillating argent luster. Mint brilliance envelopes the devices, which have been rendered admirably and preserved in their full Mint State splendor. The reverse, more satiny in character and also highly engaging, reveals a combination of needle-sharp detailing and only isolated central weakness to the strike, with some mild planchet adjustment noted. If ever there was a coin that, "should not exist" in terms of its technical quality and allure, then this taler is certainly it.
Ex. Künker Auction 81 (March 2003, Lot 4099); Galerie des Monnaies Auction 22 (1979, Lot 35); Otto Helbing Auction 82 (1941, Lot 2038)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/brandenburg/german-states-brandenburg-friedrich-wilhelm-taler-1679-cs-ms65-ngc-/a/3096-30208.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-25000 USD