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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg. Johann Friedrich 3 Taler 1677-HB AU53 NGC, Clausthal mint, cf. KM133.2 (altered design, with "HB" to reverse), cf. Dav-LS212 (same), Duve-5, Preussag Collection-198. 87.47gm. Heinrich Bonhorst as mintmaster. Without value stamp. A rare type that notably varies from the design depicted in Davenport, with the horse oriented differently over an altered mining scene that contains tree-less hills in the background and a large wheel to the right. The reverse of a similarly adjusted design contains repositioned legends and initials "HB" (for mintmaster Heinrich Bonhorst) below. Toned to an even steel-gray, deep graphite accents highlighting the presentation of the raised design motifs, lending a suitably medallic feel to this expansive multiple taler.
Ex. UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 55 (September 2002, Lot 2396)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/brunswick-luneburg-calenberg/german-states-brunswick-luneburg-calenberg-johann-friedrich-3-taler-1677-hb-au53-ngc-/a/3096-30213.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg. Johann Friedrich 3 Taler 1677-HB AU53 NGC, Clausthal mint, cf. KM133.2 (altered design, with "HB" to reverse), cf. Dav-LS212 (same), Duve-5, Preussag Collection-198. 87.47gm. Heinrich Bonhorst as mintmaster. Without value stamp. A rare type that notably varies from the design depicted in Davenport, with the horse oriented differently over an altered mining scene that contains tree-less hills in the background and a large wheel to the right. The reverse of a similarly adjusted design contains repositioned legends and initials "HB" (for mintmaster Heinrich Bonhorst) below. Toned to an even steel-gray, deep graphite accents highlighting the presentation of the raised design motifs, lending a suitably medallic feel to this expansive multiple taler.
Ex. UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 55 (September 2002, Lot 2396)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/brunswick-luneburg-calenberg/german-states-brunswick-luneburg-calenberg-johann-friedrich-3-taler-1677-hb-au53-ngc-/a/3096-30213.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD