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Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle. Christian Ludwig 5 Taler 1664-LW MS61 NGC, Clausthal mint, KM224.4, Dav-LS186, Preussag Collection-155, Welter-1494. 143.83gm. Lippold Weber as mintmaster. With value stamp "5" on reverse. A sublime 5 taler of imposing scale and presentation-worthy quality, exceptionally preserved in its full Mint State glory. The rarity of the type is unquestioned, and we note that even a smoothed example achieved a hammer price amounting to over $12,000 in a European auction in June 2017. This current piece far exceeds that offering in terms of condition. A gentle, silver patina complements sweeping motifs throughout the dynamic design, coupled with a distinct undercurrent of argent luster that shines through at every point of inspection. Highly elusive, visually superb, and absent even a single flaw worthy of mention, this captivating quintuple-weight issue deserves inclusion in only the highest tier of taler collections.
Ex. Künker Auction 77 (September 2002, Lot 2073)
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Estimate: 15000-25000 USD
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle. Christian Ludwig 5 Taler 1664-LW MS61 NGC, Clausthal mint, KM224.4, Dav-LS186, Preussag Collection-155, Welter-1494. 143.83gm. Lippold Weber as mintmaster. With value stamp "5" on reverse. A sublime 5 taler of imposing scale and presentation-worthy quality, exceptionally preserved in its full Mint State glory. The rarity of the type is unquestioned, and we note that even a smoothed example achieved a hammer price amounting to over $12,000 in a European auction in June 2017. This current piece far exceeds that offering in terms of condition. A gentle, silver patina complements sweeping motifs throughout the dynamic design, coupled with a distinct undercurrent of argent luster that shines through at every point of inspection. Highly elusive, visually superb, and absent even a single flaw worthy of mention, this captivating quintuple-weight issue deserves inclusion in only the highest tier of taler collections.
Ex. Künker Auction 77 (September 2002, Lot 2073)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/brunswick-luneburg-celle/german-states-brunswick-luneburg-celle-christian-ludwig-5-taler-1664-lw-ms61-ngc-/a/3096-30226.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-25000 USD